Children’s Garden Preschool ‘Make a Difference Day’ Book Drive
Grand Blanc Schools’ Children’s Garden Preschool participated in "Make a Difference Day" on March 6th, 2019 by hosting a book drive. "Make a Difference Day" was created in honor of Grand Blanc student McKenna Schummer who lost her battle with cancer in 2018.
The book drive was inspired by Children’s Garden Preschool student Charlie Paraschos, who has been battling leukemia with the help and support of Hurley Hospital. Children’s Garden Preschool families were asked for donations of gently used books that were then sold for .50 each, raising $600.00. They were able to purchase 480 BRAND NEW books with the proceeds that were then donated to the children at Hurley Hospital.
The books will be used for Hurley Hospital’s Child Life Service Program that supports children and their families when a child is admitted to the hospital. The staff of the Child Life Service Program work closely with the doctors and staff to help explain medical procedures to the children, offering distractions during procedures and provide opportunities to engage in play. The Children’s Garden staff made the delivery of the brand new books to Hurley Hospital on April 24th. It is an honor to give back to the community and provide a great way to engage and promote literacy for the children of Hurley Hospital all at the same time!
The book drive was inspired by Children’s Garden Preschool student Charlie Paraschos, who has been battling leukemia with the help and support of Hurley Hospital. Children’s Garden Preschool families were asked for donations of gently used books that were then sold for .50 each, raising $600.00. They were able to purchase 480 BRAND NEW books with the proceeds that were then donated to the children at Hurley Hospital.
The books will be used for Hurley Hospital’s Child Life Service Program that supports children and their families when a child is admitted to the hospital. The staff of the Child Life Service Program work closely with the doctors and staff to help explain medical procedures to the children, offering distractions during procedures and provide opportunities to engage in play. The Children’s Garden staff made the delivery of the brand new books to Hurley Hospital on April 24th. It is an honor to give back to the community and provide a great way to engage and promote literacy for the children of Hurley Hospital all at the same time!
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| Children’s Garden Preschool Staff & Hurley Child Life Service Staff |
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