Number of Participants: 2
Hours Donated: 20
Value of Time Served: $338
Event Amount Raised: $50
Event Type: Children & Youth
Sport: Team
Date: January 7, 2021
Location:
Rocky Point
NY, USA
About:
Two sisters from Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point set out to collect supplies to share with the local shelters to help the animals. When fourth grader Elyanis Ramirez and fifth grader Kamyla Ramirez brought the idea to their teachers and classmates, Rocky Point pride took center stage. The students in Mrs. Deborah Vieira and Mrs. Lisa Celentano’s fourth grade class and Mr. Dave Falcone’s fifth grade class created posters that explained the importance of helping pet shelters. Dog and cat toys, blankets, beds and food are always in demand from the shelters, and Port Jefferson-based Save A Pet was to be the beneficiary of the fundraiser. With both classes participating, the sisters were able to raise more than $50 for their cause.
“We were so proud of them for thinking about animals in need and figuring out a way to help,” Mrs. Vieira said.
Photo caption: Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fourth grader Elyanis Ramirez (left) and fifth grader Kamyla Ramirez.
Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District