At Intermediate School 162 in Mott Haven, they’re going “pink.”
Students and faculty joined forces last week to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
“A lot of girls have breast cancer, so we need to find a way to cure it,” said sixth-grader Jenabu Simaha. “Because we are fund-raising for it, maybe students think about it more.”
Simaha joined several of her classmates Friday in selling pink water bottles, bandannas, charm bracelets and more to support the American Cancer Society’s Eastern Division.
IS 162 was one of 14 Bronx schools that decorated its campus with pink balloons and streamers and raised funds to support the cause.
Principal Maryann Manzolillo, who donned a pink wig and outfit for the occasion, said she jumped at the chance to have her students participate.
“It’s important for the children to get this information, to know that it affects everybody,” she said.
Officials from the American Cancer Society also made video presentations to students in the school auditorium and conducted an informal forum for students to ask questions.
“Hopefully, they’ll take it home with them and encourage their mothers and grandmothers and aunts to go get mammograms,” said society spokeswoman Kafayat Aromashodu.
The student fund-raisers are part of the Teen Action after-school program, which regularly takes part in community service projects.
The funds raised will be donated to the society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks on Oct. 19. There will be 28 walks in New York and New Jersey, including one at Orchard Beach.
The IS 162 students are expected to participate in the 5-mile Bronx walk. Read more..
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