Moorestown High School Talent Show Raises Money for Pennies From Melvin

Moorestown, NJ -- Moorestown High School Council’s first ever Talent Show featured performances from students in all four grades and benefitted “Pennies From Melvin,” a charity that raises funds to care for babies born prematurely.

The show was held on Wednesday, April 27. Student Council raised money for “Pennies From Melvin” through ticket sales and concession sales at the event. It planned the event in coordination with faculty advisor Lisa Trapani.

Moorestown High School senior Melvin Sheppard founded the charity, which raises money for Cooper University Hospital.

Sheppard started the charity 11 years ago as a way to give back to the people who helped him when he was born. It grew into a mission to help families with the needs a premature baby faces.  The charity has raised over $2,000.   

The attached image was provided by Moorestown High School.