MAS Fifth Graders Wash Cars, Net $1500 for Cancer Group

by Joan R. Simon

(June 16, 2004) Over $1500 was raised last Saturday by forty hard working Mamaroneck Avenue School fifth graders who washed cars all day on June 12 to earn money for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Fifth grader Erika, who spearheaded the event, was happy with the results: “The car wash was a fun experience. Doing something for other people felt good. It makes you think about not being selfish.”

“I am very proud of our fifth graders,” declared Principal Carrie Amon. The students wrote and distributed fliers and planned the event themselves. “They had a great time and learned a life lesson on doing for others," she said.