Students Sell Buttons To Support 3rd Grader After Surgeries

GREENPORT, NY — Greenport students are raising funds for a little girl who's been facing health challenges in recent months.

During the month of December, the Greenport School District's Early Act club is selling buttons to benefit Greenport third grader Cassie Contreras, who had several surgeries this summer, according an announcement on the district's website.

"She’s getting better every day," the site reads.

All proceeds will benefit Cassie and her family. Students should see Carolyn Sweeney or Jeanne McInnis to order a button at a cost of $3 each.

Buttons should be available before the December concerts.

"Wear a button to show your support for Cassie!" the site says.

Button art was designed by sixth grader Starrfire Edwards.

Patch photo courtesy Greenport School District.