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Local students learn the joy of giving to those in need

blue@samoanews.com

In a time when social disruptions are becoming a norm across the US, local kids are proving that there is still love and compassion, and it’s never too early or too late to teach someone the importance of giving.

Earlier this month, representatives from the Galea’i Cancer Foundation, as well as the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition were presented with monetary donations earlier this month from perhaps the most unexpected source of all: school children.

In honor of Cancer Awareness Month, the entire student body of Manumalo Academy not only wore pink during the last Friday in October, they also ‘voluntarily’ donated their lunch money/allowance to assist in the fight against cancer.

Students as young as 3 years old all the way up to the high school levels were asked to donate what they could to assist in helping those whose lives have been affected by cancer. The result was an outpouring of generosity. Some gave 50-cents, some donated a dollar, and some donated more, as a show of support for awareness outreach programs, and in remembrance of those who have died from cancer, those who are currently battling the disease, as well as their families and friends who were and still are a part of the journey.

Altogether, about $800 was collected and the money was split evenly between the two local non-profit organizations.