Sledding, skiing, snowball fights. There are plenty of activities for high school students to do on a snow day.

Bow High School sophomore Bianca Acebron found something more productive to do while New Hampshire was getting hit with a December snowstorm.

She made cupcakes.

Acebron spent her day making a few dozen cupcakes and brought them to school the following day with a goal in mind.

“I had watched a show on TV where St. Jude’s (Children’s Fund) comes on and talks about their children in need. I thought maybe people at school would donate money so I could sponsor a child for a month,” she said. “I doubled my goal, and it was really exciting.”

It costs $19 to sponsor a child for one month, so Acebron set it as her goal to raise that amount by going around the school with her vanilla and double chocolate cupcakes.

Acebron’s Bow High School classmates helped her exceed her goal, donating $40 to charity, including one student who was even willing to give $10.

“I was worried no one would be able to help me out. When I came home, my heart just felt so good that I did something to help them. It was a great feeling,” said Acebron.

The money Acebron earned has not yet gone to a child, because she now wants to take her plan to the next level by involving her fellow Student Council members.

After the holiday vacation ends, Acebron plans to ask the Student Council if they would be interested in organizing a schoolwide drive to sponsor a child for a longer period of time.

“I want to get the class involved, so we’re discussing ways to do that. If every student gave $3, it would be so helpful,” she said. “We’re looking to do some other things to raise money. We could open an account and give it to St. Jude’s.” In addition to helping children in need, Acebron said the fundraising could have another benefit.

“I think it’s really important to get involved in helping others. My grade is so diverse and we believe in different things. We don’t always get the chance to spend time together,” said Acebron. “High school will be over in a few years. We could do some more fundraisers, and while helping a good cause, it could help bring us together.”