The Garden City Anti-Bullying Task Force, in collaboration with the PTA and SEPTA, recently presented the highly anticipated family event, GC Cares-A-Thon at Garden City Middle School. Spearheaded by middle school reading specialist Dr. Kimberly Greenwald, this event aimed to promote community service and unity among Garden City students and families.
With an overwhelming response from the community, this year's GC Cares-A-Thon featured an impressive array of 26 stations, each representing a different community service initiative or cause. More than182 students from various clubs and classes enthusiastically participated as hosts or station leaders, ensuring the success of the event.
From donation stations such as Rock Can Roll food drive, pet food drive, clothing drive, pasta and sauce drive, to collecting gift cards for Charlie’s Champion’s-Teen Project, and providing fuzzy socks for breast cancer patients, the event showcased the community's commitment to giving back. Additionally, activities included writing letters to victims of bullying, honoring veterans, making cards for children in the hospital, and recognizing nursing home residents.
"It was very touching to see so many students join together to make a difference in the lives of others. To see so many students give up time on a Friday night to work or attend the event was heart-warming,” Greenwald said.
The overwhelming success of GC Cares-A-Thon is a testament to the community's commitment to making a positive impact. Special thanks goes out to everyone who contributed to making a station or attending this year's event.
