Hicksville Middle School, together with the wider school community, has united in support of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, setting a fundraising goal of $1,000 to benefit the organization.
To kick off the effort, faculty and staff across the district purchased special T-shirts to wear each Friday throughout September in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Students are also making a difference by selling silicone bracelets during lunch periods.
“This is an incredibly important cause because the Children’s Cancer Research Fund supports life-changing and lifesaving trials for children with cancer,” said Hicksville Middle School teacher Meg McElroy. “In addition, sadly, childhood cancer is not nearly as rare as we all want it to be or think that it is, and it’s important to spread awareness.”
Fundraising efforts will continue into October as the Hicksville School District community works together to reach its goal.