Pembroke Academy recently held a Pennies for Patients fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in order to support cancer research and provide for the families of those in need. Pennies for Patients connects schools with local blood cancer patients, provides tangible life skills to participants, and allows students to see the impact they are making in the lives of others. In total, Pembroke students and staff raised nearly $400.
The idea to host a Pennies for Patients drive was born out of putting their understanding of one of the Moral Focus virtues, compassion, into action. Ratonia Bain, achievement and behavioral specialist, and Yolanda Carpenter, social worker, led the initiative for Pembroke.
“The donations truly make an impact in the fight against blood cancer,” said Kristi Donke, student series manager at LLS. “With everything our world is facing, cancer is still a top headline and I thank you for supporting our patients and families who truly need our support now, more than ever.”
Supporting LLS aligns with what’s important to Pembroke because they want their scholars to live out their virtues and not just recite them from memory.
Way to go, Pembroke!