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Notre Dame Prep Senior Rallies Classmates and Rochester Businesses in Toy Drive for Kids at UofM C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Student-run Cancer Awareness Club marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a grade-vs.-grade competition and community-wide drive. Toys will be delivered to Mott on Sept. 29.
PONTIAC, Mich. — Sept. 25, 2026 — Throughout September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Notre Dame Preparatory School senior Sofia Neubauer and the Cancer Awareness Club at NDP are collecting new toys for young patients at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. Sofia will deliver the donations to the hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Sofia founded the Cancer Awareness Club during her freshman year to educate classmates about cancer and support patients and families affected by the disease. The student-run club now organizes awareness campaigns, fundraisers and volunteer projects throughout the year.
To build excitement for this year's drive, which began Sept. 1, Sofia turned it into a friendly competition between grade levels at Notre Dame Prep. The grade that donates the most toys wins a pizza party, sponsored by a local Rochester, MI, business, SFL Companies.
Sofia also took the drive beyond the school. She met with businesses in the greater Rochester community to ask them to contribute, which has generated roughly 100 toy donations and has built a strong bond within the community.
"Kids fighting cancer spend so much time in the hospital, and a new toy can make a hard day a little easier. When I started this club as a freshman, I wanted to show that you don't have to be an adult to make a real difference. Volunteering has taught me that small acts of kindness add up, especially when a whole community comes together," said Sofia Neubauer, founder and president of the Cancer Awareness Club at NDP.
About the Cancer Awareness Club at NDP 
The Cancer Awareness Club at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, Michigan, is a 100% student-run organization founded in 2023. It is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer, educating students about the challenges faced by patients and families, and supporting the cancer community through fundraisers, donations and volunteer work. Learn more at thecancerawarenessclubinfo.com.

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NDP Senior Rallies Classmates & Rochester Businesses in Toy Drive for Kids at C.S. Mott Children's 

St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester, MI, 48307

Rochester, MI — Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure this fall as the RSO ignites the stage with “Latin Hearts, European Souls!” Dive into a night bursting with vibrant live orchestral music, guaranteed to thrill, captivate, and leave you buzzing long after the encore. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester—this is one event you absolutely can’t miss!
Led by the dynamic Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, this exhilarating performance showcases the dazzling artistry and jaw-dropping versatility of the RSO’s incredible musicians.
Prepare to be amazed by the sensational guitar soloist An Tran—hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity, his exquisite sense of space, touch, and mood.” As a Vietnamese artist making waves in the U.S., Tran mesmerizes audiences by blending vibrant Vietnamese traditions with cutting-edge contemporary classical, creating a soundscape you won’t experience anywhere else.
This is one of the most exhilarating lineups the RSO has ever delivered—featuring masterpieces by French legends Georges Bizet, Maurice Ravel, Emmanuel Chabrier, Spanish sensation Joaquin Rodrigo, and Argentinian powerhouse Alberto Ginastera. Immerse yourself in a thrilling fusion of French, Spanish, and Argentinian music that promises to dazzle and delight.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased at <a href="https://www.rochestersymphony.com/event/latin-hearts-european-souls/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.rochestersymphony.com/event/latin-hearts-european-souls/</a>,
by calling our box office at 248-651-4181, or at the door. Season tickets are available at <a href="https://rochestersymphony.com/2026-2027-season-tickets/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://rochestersymphony.com/2026-2027-season-tickets/</a>
or by calling the box office. Give the gift of music—concert tickets make a truly unforgettable present for any classical music enthusiast!
Join us for an evening where every note sparks wonder, every performance inspires, and every guest becomes part of the magic. The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites you to share in the thrill, connection, and pure joy that only live music can bring!

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