Below is the letter I recently wrote on behalf of some of our students for their work against pediatric cancer. Congrats and thank you to all who participated in the St. Baldrick's event!
I am writing this letter on behalf of a number of students who attend the Lawrence Intermediate School in Lawrence Township New Jersey. Just last month, each of these students participated in an annual fundraising event to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. This foundation raises money and awareness globally for childhood cancer research through volunteer-driven events. At this event, which was held at Amalfi’s restaurant in Lawrenceville, our students were willing to shave their heads in front of cheering supporters to raise money to support cancer research. Through this act our students were able to experience and better understand one of the most stigmatizing public aspects of childhood (and adult) cancer- losing one’s hair from chemotherapy treatment.
By being part of such an event, our students now have a much greater sense of empathy for children who are affected by this disease. I look upon these students each day at school (with their bald little heads) with a great sense of pride, knowing how much they have grown with this experience. I also know how much they have been able to help raise awareness and support the fight against cancer as the event totaled over $100,000 in monies raised.
As an educator, I know that children have the ability to lead and make a difference in our world. This is a great example of just that and I would like to nominate these students for a Kidsbridge award for the efforts and commitment to helping other children.
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