Matea Diekema's Birthday Donation

Matea Diekema's Birthday Donation

Matea Diekema's Birthday Donation

Matea Diekema's Birthday Donation

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Meet Matea Diekema

Updated: Wednesday, 13 Mar 2013, 12:27 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 13 Mar 2013, 12:23 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - Recently Matea Diekema celebrated her 11th birthday, but instead of gifts she asked her parents, family and friends to bring donations to Alex House, an orphanage in Haiti. Maranda talked with Matea about why she decided to give up her gifts and why the charity is important to her.

For more information on Alex House and how you can help, click here.

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