A Warwick Academy Senior One student this week donated the proceeds from her special Christmas cards to Agape House for the terminally ill.

Alesha De La Chevotiere, 12, gave $276 in cash to Robert Caldwell, vice chairman of Friends of Hospice charity.

She sold more than 100 cards in the Christmas pre-season, to fulfil her ten-hour requirement for the school's voluntary community service.

Alesha painted four scenes with Christmas themes; Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus traveling from Bethlehem; the three wise men; four carollers singing; and Santa Claus painting the face of a barbie doll.

"At our school we have a voluntary community service,'' Miss De La Chevotiere said.

"I like to draw, so I decided to do this and donate the money to charity.'' Alesha, who likes to paint, do sports, and collect stamps, said she chose Agape House because "they help people who are terminally ill''.

Her mother, Reta, said it was difficult to find a printer for the cards.

"Most only do a straight layout,'' Mrs. De La Chevotiere noted. "Few do both sides and for a reasonable price.'' The handmade drawings were printed by John Samos of Personalised Printing in Cedarparkade on Washington Street.

Mr. Caldwell said Friends of the Hospice appreciated the donation. And he pointed out that every donation was significant.

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME AND SCHOOL -- Twelve-year-old Alesha De La Chevortiere presents $276 to Robert Caldwell, vice-chairman of Friends of Hospice Charity.