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Holy Cross School in the Pink for Charity
Student Council Sponsors a Week of "Pink" Events to Raise Awareness and Money for Breast Cancer
RUMSON, NJ--There was method in the pink madness that swept Holy Cross School in Rumson. Flashes of pink could be seen on the uniforms of Holy Cross students, on hall decorations and the icing on cupcakes during Pink Week (Oct. 20-24), a project created and promoted by the Student Council.
“We did this because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” explained Emma Scales of Red Bank, a member of the Student Council Executive Board which is composed of five Eighth Grade students. “We wanted as many students as possible to get involved,” added fellow Board member, Grace Kenney of Rumson who distributed Pink Week flyers to each class.
According to Kenney, the Student Council focuses most of it activities on charity. “We either have an event then decide where the money will go or we select a charity and create a project for it,” she said.
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On Monday, Holy Cross celebrated the Living Rosary. Although independent of Pink Week, Scales explained how well this Catholic tradition related to the project. “It gave students an opportunity to give one of the greatest gifts they can give to people whose lives are affected by breast cancer and that’s prayer.”
Throughout the week students wore pink accessories in addition to their regular uniform. “The boys got into it,” said Grace, who sported pink socks, sneakers and headband. In addition to pink socks and ties, she noted that some boys even wore pink suspenders.
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A sale of baked goods with a definite nod to pink and a dress “mostly” in pink day rounded out Pink Week’s events.
The proceeds of nearly $1000 will be distributed to St. Mary’s Place by the Sea in Ocean Grove and Betty’s Gift. St. Mary’s is a comfortable place for women to rest during cancer treatment. Betty’s Gift, established in memory of Holy Cross parishioner, Betty Kenney who died from cancer, funds scholarships for students in need to attend Holy Cross School.
Looking forward to the next event—a Halloween parade, costume contest, and candy-stuffed pumpkin raffle—that also will be contributed to St. Mary’s Place, Executive Board Member, PJ DiPaolo of Fair Haven, enthused, “I’m glad we’re doing stuff right way and I’m hopeful we’ll be able to do many more things for charity.”
Holy Cross School, a Preschool through 8th Grade program, delivers a healthy balance of faith formation, academic excellence, and personal growth in a welcoming family atmosphere. Visit www.holycrossschoolrumson.org.
