The Fayette Youth Power Parade benefits the Fayette Youth Protection Homes, two residential group homes known as the Johnson Home and the Friday Home, which offer shelter and a loving environment for abused or neglected children.

The winner of the grand prize, a trip for four to Disney World, was Chris Sellers, a kindergartner at Peeples Elementary who brought in $1400, the most money of any child in the county. He plans on visiting the Magic Kingdom this winter with his parents, Jill and Bill Sellers, and 3-year-old sister Laura.

"My favorite ride at Disney World is the Buzz Lightyear ride," says Chris.

Other winners include Hannah Chapman, a third-grader from Sara Harp Minter Elementary who enlisted the help of her two sisters to solicit donations. She came in second place in the county with $410 in donations and won an electric scooter.

Sara Catherine Sykes from Tyrone Elementary came in third place and won a $75 gift certificate to Toys R Us.

With some help from the Southside Mothers of Twins, Ms. Yates' 3rd grade class at Kedron Elementary placed first in the county with 100% class participation, raising $910.

"We are very grateful for the support from our community," said Becky Davenport, executive director of the Fayette Youth Protection Homes.