Watchung Hills Student Designs Groovy Clothing For Charity

WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School Freshman Sami Traister is busy tie-dying groovy clothing to donate profits to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia amid the new coronavirus.

"I decided to start making the customized apparel because I have been interested in art and fashion for awhile, and since I have had a lot of extra time, I thought it was a great opportunity to start making the clothes," Traister said.

Traister launched her customized apparel brand under Designed by Sami and is donating all proceeds to a charity that has a special place in her heart.

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"I decided to choose CHOP to donate to because both my sister and I have gone to CHOP for medical reasons of our own, and I decided it was a great opportunity to give back for what they have done for us," Traister said.

Traister bleaches the apparel, washes it, customizes the designs and irons it onto the clothing.

"It feels good to find a way to make a difference during this pandemic. Right now everyone is doing everything they can to help out, and by donating to CHOP I feel like I’m doing something to help the community. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has first-class research, and I know that the money I am donating will be put to good use," Traster said.

Those interested in donating or to learn more follow Traister at instagram.com/designedbysami or on her mom's Facebook page facebook.com/jaclyn.traister.

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