New York Islanders Honor Local Kids For Giving Back

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — The New York Islanders honored three amazing Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth graders for their caring hearts and efforts to give back.

Reilly Mahon, Anthony Agudelo and Lauren Goss teamed up to raise money for East End Disability Associates through a polar bear plunge they organized in January, the district said.

The students were invited to attend the Islanders’ March 1 game, where they were recognized with the Ladd’s Leaders award after being nominated through the Team Up 4 Community organization. The students were photographed with Islanders player Andrew Ladd.

According to the New York Islanders website: "Andrew Ladd and the New York Islanders are proud of the young leaders in our community working hard to make a difference in the lives of others. The Ladd's Leaders program was created to recognize the amazing contributions of these young people and to reward them for their efforts."