SAINT CATHERINE’S MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS TO HELP FIND A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER
Norwood, MA – November 6, 2014 – During the month of October, in concert with the global fight against Breast Cancer, students, under the direction of 8th grade teacher Ms. Paula Pelaggi, and parents helped make pink ribbons and collected funds toward this worthwhile cause. Even the teachers got involved when the group was asked to support the campaign by wearing pink and denim to raise awareness of breast cancer. Ms. Pelaggi has been including the fundraiser for the past three years in the school’s Christian Service Program. About 20 Middle School students made pins and sold the ribbons in their homerooms and at lunch to the students and teachers. Ms. Pelaggi wanted the students to become more aware because of the seriousness of breast cancer. “It affects so many women every year and has touched almost everyone’s life in some fashion.” Aidan and Austin Reardon and Lauren and Mikaela Fallon, two sets of twins who are in St. Catherine’s 8th grade class, commented on why they have been involved over the past three years. Lauren and Mikaela Fallon are involved because they have been directly impacted by someone having the disease in their family. Lauren stated that finding the cure for breast cancer “will benefit more people so when they find a cure, there won’t be as many people living with this fear.” Austin and Aidan Reardon who also have a younger brother and sister at the school, said they know someone who battled breast cancer recently. “She was caught early enough,” Austin said. “I never thought about how it affects someone’s life until it happens, and then it becomes a reality check.” Aidan Reardon was able to cite how many people are affected by this disease annually and how important it is to support research and development to find a cure.
Students raised $300 and sent a check to the American Breast Cancer Society on behalf of the Saint Catherine of Siena School students and faculty.
