Student contributors pose with some of the donated crayons and coloring books for children at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. From the left are students: Teddy Cooke (grade 1), OIivia Peterson (K) and Emma Peterson (grade 1), pictured with Kango Play Center Owner, Andy Curwin. Provided photoMore than 500 students at Ginther Elementary provided crayons and coloring books to children at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital as part of a campaign sponsored by Kango Play Center in Henrietta.
Ginther was among many Monroe County schools to participate, donating nearly 1,000 boxes of crayons and coloring books. Kango Owner Andy Curwin personally stopped by to collect the donations. He also gave students a free pass to visit the play center to thank them for their generosity.
For Art Teacher Katie Snyder, who helped coordinate the activity, the hospital is near and dear to her family. She recalls the time when her twins spent some time in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
“Through this project I learned that many of our students have their own stories about how they or a family member have been impacted by Golisano’s Children’s Hospital,” said Snyder. “This was a nice way to give back to others and a great community service lesson for our young students.”
This project also meant a lot to first-grader Braydon Merrill, who was a patient at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. He remembered coloring to help pass the time. He and his family donated 40 coloring books because they want to make sure other children have something to do while they are in the hospital.
“It made me feel happy because the crayons and coloring books will make other kids happy,” said Braydon.
Ginther’s top contributing classes were: Chrissy Ewanow’s, Kelly Cuzzupoli’s and Jessica Mangiameli’s.
