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Fairfax High DECA Students Raise Awareness Of Pediatric Cancer
The Fairfax High DECA and Crush Cancer Club hosted a Gold Out! to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
October 06, 2020

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The Fairfax High DECA and Crush Cancer Club hosted a Gold Out! to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Students were encouraged to Be Bold and Wear Gold to help raise awareness. Over 300 students shared their videos or submitted pictures wearing gold to show their support. Several students and families participated in a virtual CureFest, an event that unites the childhood cancer community to increase awareness of childhood cancer and advocatew for more funding. Instructors and DECA advisors are Kay Walters and Gordon Ruohoniemi. Follow the students on Twitter and Instagram @fairfax_deca, on Twitter @_crush_cancer, and on Instagram @crushcancerclub. Contact news liaison Erin Molek at ekmolek@fcps.edu.
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