CONWAY — Jordan Rendleman wants to make a difference in the world, and is starting out by trying to do something for his community.
The local teen has been working to raise funds to make the playground area at the North Conway Community Center handicap/wheelchair accessible for kids like 3-year-old Lorelai Priest of Berlin, who would love to play with her siblings and friends.
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We at the North Conway Community Center are touched by the community's energy and support behind the accessible playground initiative! Click below to donate to the accessible playground (use the drop down menu to specify):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=03hzCr2ETDEhokqJ8L_9OUX1iml6GPEbee3ifcBWp7wrTgXGUduyQMIE-_J75QEqUdjFR0&country.x=US&locale.x=US&fbclid=IwAR3XgIMiNSFD-bGXyLx5Uo4d4gb62GovmY0ngrQF6Zkt0SoS6ytoR-SheM0
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