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Massapequa Students Raise Thousands For Kids Fighting Cancer
The money was raised during the recent Catch A Wave fundraiser, and was donated to Cohen's Children's Medical Center.
From Massapequa Schools:Massapequa High School students raised nearly $2,500 to benefit children battling cancer at the recent Catch A Wave fundraiser. The donation was presented to the pediatric oncology department at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center.
Senior Molly Guarton, who was a patient at the facility more than 10 years ago, initiated the fundraiser as a way of giving back to an organization that helped her through a very difficult time in her life. She was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 ½ years old and was successfully treated at Cohen’s. Molly graduated from high school in June 24 and is headed to college in the fall. Catch A Wave was a beach-themed musical fundraiser that provided an opportunity for students to showcase their varied and incredible musical talents while helping others. This year’s show featured 31 acts.
Students made donations to hear their friends perform. In addition, the central hallway of the school became a “boardwalk” where Massapequa High School clubs sold items to raise additional funds for the cause. The Dog Rescue Club sold dog treats and human treats and the Gay Straight Alliance sold rainbow colored leis in honor of Pride month. There were also numerous raffle baskets and other prizes donated by students. When it was time for the concert, students sat on beach towels on the gymnasium floor and had their own beach party. “It was very important to Molly and her friends to do something to give back to the hospital that helped save Molly's life,” health education coordinating chairperson Denise Baldinger said.
