We all wanted something like Kids Planet in Greer closer to us. Leach said one mother asked if they were serious about having a playground in Simpsonville. We said yes. The playground committee, a handful of dedicated parents, has been raising funds for about a year and is halfway to its goal. She is always enthusiastic and ready to help.
Leach admits the cost of the playground is a scary number.
But it's not so high when you realize all the expenses involved in building a playground. She said there are fences and site development, not to mention the cost of the equipment. She volunteered to be the group's treasurer and thought she would just be depositing money and keeping track of donations. Leach writes thank you notes, solicits donations of food for events, helps coordinate fund-raising efforts, spends numerous hours on the phone and even more hours manning booths at different events to raise money. But it isn't just for little kids.