SCHOOL NEWS
Falcon Cove Middle School Students
Show Philanthropic Spirit
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By Beverly Perkins
n a time with an ongoing pandemic, distant learning, and lack of regular physical interaction, members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Falcon Cove Middle School proved that nothing could get in their way from helping others. The inspiring group of students recently presented a $5,000 check to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH) to assist patients and their families. This was a result of their creative fundraising efforts, passion, and commitment to make the community a better place. “I’m proud of their leadership and desire to help the healthcare workers. They chose and adopted Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as their charity of choice and gave back selflessly,” exclaimed Stella Stringer, Falcon Cove NJHS advisor. “I am not surprised but blown away. We set a goal and they blew it away at such a large amount because they used it as a
personal connection during the pandemic.” Students were able to raise funds through the sale of Domino’s Pizza coupon cards. Not only did they ask family and friends, but they also marketed their campaign goal on social media. Additionally, the compassionate group donated art supplies, made over 300 handmade cards for Valentine’s Day, and created videos to entertain patients from the drama, band, and music departments. Furthermore, they raised additional monies to provide catered lunches to neonatal intensive care and COVID-19 medical teams at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The school hosted a celebration event complete with their jazz band and cheer squad to present their significant donation and highlight the honor students whose philanthropic spirit and efforts are making
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a difference for others their age in the community. Attendees included State Representative Robin Bartleman, local politicians, school board members, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital CEO Caitlin Stella. “Today was so much more than a donation. The way they did it was unreal in a weird year where they barely knew each other and the teacher leading them. They partnered with community businesses and used all their talents and all their creativity because they felt they would take care of their own children’s hospital during a time of a public health crisis,” expressed Stella. “I am overwhelmed by what we just experienced. It was a beautiful thing, and these are truly the future leaders of tomorrow.”
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