8-year old Maci Robinson and Kayla Baggalay may be very young, but that tender age isn’t stopping them from pitching in to help those in Haiti.

The best friends, who live in the Town of Port Hope, are working together with town officials to host the event ‘Northumberland Helps Haiti Family Dance’, which will be held at the Town Park Recreation Centre, on Friday, February 12, from 6 to 9 in the evening.

Among the night’s activities include dancing, games & prizes, food & drinks, and a whole lot more. Admission for the dance—which is open to people of all ages—is pegged at only $2 per head. Those below 12-years old will have to be accompanied by an adult.

Maci, a 3^rd grade student at Beatrice Strong Public School in Port Hope, was inspired to continue the strong turnout at the school’s recent bake sale, which was also aimed at helping victims in Haiti. After seeing the effects of the earthquake that struck the Caribbean country, she then went to her mother with the idea of holding a dance.

Her best friend Kayla also wanted to help in her own way, and is excited to have the opportunity of helping those in need.

Proceeds of the event will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross for the country’s nationwide relief effort for Haiti.