News Kids Campaign winner donates to dog shelter

The family tradition of competing in the Kids Campaign and then donating half the winnings began four years ago with Caleb’s sister, Lauren, when she was in 6th grade.

“She kind of passed the imaginary baton,” said Caleb.

Last year, Caleb won second place; this year he took first, selling the most subscriptions of Hood River News locally.

So far, the Trumbull kids have stacked up over $3,500 for Adopt A Dog in their four year subscription-selling dynasty. According to Judy Dutcher, Adopt A Dog board president, the shelter lets the kids name a dog each year in celebration of the donation.

The Trumbulls are dog lovers, with two of their own at home.

Caleb described himself as a competitive person. He’s involved in football, lacrosse and mountain biking at Hood River Middle School. In March, he took first place in the Red 2 Red biking competition in Echo. His division was ages 10 to 14 but his time also outstripped competitors in the 15 to 19 division.

As an eighth grader next year, Caleb will have his last chance to compete in the Kids Campaign again, before he moves past the age cutoff.

However, Caleb will be able to channel his competitive spirit into high school athletics. “I’m pretty excited to go into high school,” said Caleb.