Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Lilly Bennett donates to Genesis Rescue & Rehab.

•September 11, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

For her 11th birthday in September Lilly Bennett decided that she would rather help provide for rescue animals than receive presents. Specifically, she wanted to raise money for their care, food, bedding, toys and adoption.
“ I just love animals and I wanted to do something to help,” said Lilly.
The eleven-year-old wasted no time raising $470 on Facebook, $272 in cash and donated $60 worth of supplies which included a dog bed, toys, and cat food. She proudly presented a check for $802 to Genesis.
As it happened, Elizabeth Bennett, Lilly’s mother, is a co-worker with Taylor Rich, who is involved with Genesis Rescue and Rehab which provides foster homes for dogs, cats and kittens throughout central Illinois.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.