Warminster School Helps Cancer Patients

WARMINSTER, PA —A township school is helping cancer patients.

For the second straight year, the McDonald Elementary School held its second annual Get Well Bags Outreach Project in which all students from kindergarten through Grade 5 participated Thursday in creating 200 "Get Well Bags" for patients at the Alliance Cancer Center at St. Mary's Hospital.

The Get Well Bags are intended to provide both physical and emotional comfort to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

The warm blankets, snacks, and other items are designed to help make their hospital stay more comfortable, while the Get Well Wish Cards are meant to offer encouragement and hope during a difficult time.

“We are so proud to continue this meaningful tradition for the second year in a row,” Principal Diana Garaitonandia said. "This outreach project organized by Kindergarten teacher Sabrina Escaleira gives our students the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. It’s a wonderful way for them to learn the importance of kindness, generosity, and giving back to the community.”

This year, students and their families collected donations and assembled the bags, which will include items such as warm blankets, ChapStick, snacks, Gatorade, and other comforting essentials.

In addition, students created personalized Get Well Wish Cards and decorated the bags with encouraging messages to uplift the spirits of the patients.

The bags were expected to be delivered to St. Mary’s Hospital Alliance Cancer Center on Friday.

"Each project exemplifies McDonald Elementary’s commitment to fostering a compassionate, community-oriented environment where students not only excel academically but also grow as thoughtful and empathetic individuals," school officials said.