Bullied Virginia girl’s school supply drive helps classmates prepare for success

DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. — A Dinwiddie County fourth grader is making sure her peers have everything they need to succeed this school year through a community-wide school supply drive.

Layla Eichenlaub, 9, started collecting backpacks, notebooks, and other essential items after witnessing classmates who didn’t have adequate supplies.

“I just care about the people who don’t have lots of school supplies,” Layla said.

Her mission began in second grade when she noticed a classmate in need…

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