In just a few days’ time, Lindell School’s fifth-graders met their goal in a Hurricane Harvey relief fundraiser. Their full inventory of awareness bracelets sold out between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, resulting in a $1,000 donation to an elementary school in the Houston Independent School District.

The red, white and blue bracelets, embossed with the text, “We are survivors! Sandy/Harvey,” were sold for $1 each. This is just one of the many initiatives that the Long Beach Public Schools have coordinated to help those in other parts of the nation as they recover from recent storms.

 

Photo Caption: Through bracelet sales, fifth-graders at Lindell Elementary School raised $1,000 in donations for a school in Houston that was impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

 

Photos courtesy of Long Beach Public Schools

 

Members of Islip High School’s girls varsity tennis team participated in the 11th annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, held on Sept. 23 at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. The event was sponsored by the Long Island chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

“This cause holds a special place in the team’s heart, as they pledged their support to a teammate’s mother who is currently battling this devastating disease,” said teacher Danielle Martello.

 

IHS Girls Tennis: Islip High School’s girls varsity tennis team participated in the 11th annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer on Sept. 23 at Belmont Lake State Park in support of a teammate’s mother.

 

Photo courtesy of the Islip School District

 

 

 

On a sun splashed late September Saturday, St. John’s University brightened the days of children with disabilities even more!

At Eisenhower Park for six weeks in the spring and the fall, “A League of Yes” provides the opportunity for children with disabilities to play ball and on September . St. John’s athletes and non-athlete students offered their time to help make the ball-playing experience last Saturday even better!

Touting its 147 year tradition, St. John’s President Dr. Bobby Gempesaw said that for the student-athletes that took time off the baseball diamond or racetrack, “this is one day where our student-athletes share their skills and values that they have to inspire the community “. Dr. Gempesaw also added, that after serving the community the athletes themselves head back to the field inspired.

One of those inspired is St. John’s senior and sports management major, Jazmin. She is also a track runner for the Red Storm and has volunteered at the League of Yes for her fourth straight year. When asked about her experience she said, “it’s nice to encourage and even teach these kids to throw the ball and kick the ball. It puts a smile on my face.”

Athletes were not the only aspect of the St. John’s community represented, Greek life was on Photos by Dan Miller and Alex Garrett/DMD IMAGEShand as well. Pi Kappa Phi brother and senior John Kirk called it a wonderful opportunity for the kids and the athletes participating. Kirk, who resides in Queens, has been attending the event the last two years and he’s enjoyed the opportunity to watch the disabled children be themselves on the diamond.

Melissa, a parent of one of the youths participating in The League of YES has an eight year old son Benjamin Butt, a student at Henry Viscardi School for children with disabilities.

“My son wanted to play ball, but with cerebral palsy it was hat to find any program in which my son can participate. Today the League of YES and St. John’s volunteers made it possible for young Benjamin to feel special and play ball with more than 100 SJU students cheering Benjamin on when he took his turn at bat,” his mother said.

 

Story courtesy of: http://www.qgazette.com/news/2017-09-27/Front_Page/St_Johns_Student_Gives_Day_Of_Service.html

Last week the Sachem East girls varsity swimming and diving team participated at the Long Island Brain Tumor Walk at Jones Beach for the second year.

They joined the Luke’s Warriors team to help raise awareness and support Luke, a Wenonah student, and all who battle brain tumors.

The whole team came out and many parents joined in as well.

“I’ve known Luke’s Mother, Jenn Carusillo, for many years as we swam together for Sachem,” said Sachem East coach Kathleen Dugan. “I was very happy we were able to walk again with Luke’s Warriors and show support for an amazing young boy. He is the happiest little kid and is stronger than most adults I know!”

Learn more about Luke and how to help by clicking here: http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/TR/TeamraiserEvents/LongIslandBrainTumorWalk?team_id=80961&pg=team&fr_id=2923

The Sachem North boys’ volleyball team hosted a Dig Pink match on Wednesday afternoon for breast cancer research and awareness.

“It gives us the opportunity to use teamwork to assist breast cancer research and show support for people with the disease,” said Sachem North coach Matt Rivera. “It is a great way to bring the young men in our program together to make a positive difference for a great cause.”

This year the game was held in support of Ellen Missry, the mother of Sachem alum and volleyball standout, Dylan Missry.

Coaches and fans wore pink tee-shirts, and there were balloons and banners, as well as pink tape on the court in honor of the occasion.

Sachem won the match against Commack, 3-0, and improved to 6-1 on the season.

 

Sachem North Volleyball Hosts Dig Pink Event