Campo student writes children’s book to benefit Jelly’s Place Animal Rescue

By Eloise Gafni — Published February 11, 2026 · Page 11 · View as PDF · Life · Issue

Eloise Gafni
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For her Girl Scout Gold Award, Campolindo junior Eloise Gafni wrote and published a children’s book supporting Jelly’s Place Animal Rescue. Her book, “Vinny Was a Good Boy,” is about a dog named Vinny who spent his life at the shelter, and Delilah, a little girl who looked for a family to call her own.
 
    “When they met, they realized their home was each other – together,” Gafni said. “Proceeds from my book will go to Jelly’s Place. I've been volunteering at Jelly's Place and have also done some fundraising for them by making T-shirts for my project ("Paws for Rescue"), and a calendar highlighting the available dogs at Jelly's.” Gafni has also raised enough funds to replace the old play yard couch with a new one suitable for outdoors. Gafni’s book is available on Amazon.com. 

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