Students raise funds to make playground inclusive for those with disabilities

Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, has a lot of students with physical disabilities, but it didn't have a playground that was accessible to them. That bothered a fifth-grade class, which stepped in to raise $300,000 to make it accessible. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

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[Sqwishyplatypus]

The kid in blue with glasses, that’s the one that got me, his parents should be super proud of the kid that he’s turned into

[michelleruffin]

Crying because in a world where I see so many heartless, cruel children this is so beautiful. Thank you parents who got it right. God bless you. I wish I could give everyone of the givers and recipients a hug ❤❤❤

[noraalbright]

Wow!! I’m getting impressed by the young ones…who cared about classmates and ALL pitched in!! Great job!! That says a lot!!

[lucasgalvan]

Thank you Steve for a great story. Those kids will become great adults.

[kathybasilico]

What beautiful, thoughtful children. Gives this senior a hope for our future leaders. God bless them all . Good job raising thoughtful, kind children, parents.

[paulinaguillen]

I don't understand how this video has not gone viral.. I will continue to share and post this until everyone in the world can see that there is still hope for the future 🙏 ❤️ 💙 💜 💗 God is love.

[eldavis]

Great job to the students & all the people who donated!
Congratulations on hitting your goal & for setting future goals!

[Xx-ibbf]

Way to Go, Glen Lake elem. School kids!! This is Great. Giving the opportunity for All kids to be and play together makes a big difference.

[kristenkaz]

Dang it Steve! You did it again-cue the TEARS. GOOD JOB KIDS!!! BE PROUD OF YOURSELVES & YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS. YOU’RE ROCK STARS.

[lindagardenlady]

You have nailed it again...another inspiring story!! ❤️❤️ No one left out or behind. Bravo😊😍

[elissaanne]

This is awesome! Such great children caring about others and the teacher who fostered their dream.

[vmudxwn]

Great kids. Their parents must be so proud! I would be. Hope we get to see the new playground!!

[Lee_Forre]

simple acts of kindness, this is what it's all about. we can make sucha difference in peoples lives by doing simple acts of kindness. It may be surprising to some to learn that a lot of people go years without hearing a kind word or experiencing genuine love. It's not asking a lot to be better to eachother.

[vincenthuynh]

Can't wait to see these kids put this on their college resume! God bless these good Samaritans!!!

[Blissfulnessence]

Aww, that is amazing and beautiful! God bless them all.

[xavierbrad]

We all need to hear more stories like this.

[debbiecooper]

OMG those kids are going to be great leaders. you all should be so proud of them.

[marymar]

Make sure we see the follow up when the new equipment is installed!

[roydane]

I figure the country is going to get better and better as these young people keep doing great things.