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Chesterbrook Academy Preschoolers Donate to Hurricane Victims

Students collected and donated more than 22,700 diapers and baby wipes to families affected by Hurricane Florence

Throughout the month of September, students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschools in Charlotte β€” Mallard Creek Road, Providence Road West and Beverly Crest Boulevard β€” Denver, Huntersville, Mooresville and Weddington collected and donated more than 8,100 diapers and 14,600 baby wipes to benefit residents in New Bern, Wilmington, Arapahoe and Lumberton, who were impacted by Hurricane Florence. The donated baby supplies will be provided to local residents with young children who have been displaced and are lacking basic necessities. This initiative was part of a joint effort between Chesterbrook Academy Preschools in North Carolina, South Carolina and Pennsylvania, which collectively donated more than 20,600 diapers and 32,800 wipes to families in need. Through their efforts, students learned the importance of helping children in their communities.

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