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‘Special friends’
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‘Spare’ time for fun? JA of CNY seeks bowlers for annual fundraiser
By Tami S. Zimmerman editor@eaglebulletin.com
“Write on Our Walls” campaign earns national recognition. ...See page 7
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CAROLINE AGOR-CALIMLIM
Immaculate Conception School’s kindergarten class recently welcomed their special friends to school. Principal Sally Lisi introduced the teachers; room parents decorated and prepared the breakfast. The special friends were treated to songs and a sit down presentation by each class to listen to what the children wrote about why they are chosen as their special friend. Above, Michael Menar, of Manlius, gives his special friend, his grandmother, a big hug.
Villages of F’ville, Minoa hold Easter egg hunts The rain didn’t dampen these kids’ spirits. More photos inside. ...See page 3
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Find a connection, take a walk
Inaugural ‘Care Walk’ for Cooley’s anemia slated for May 1 By Miranda L. Pennock miranda.pennock@gmail.com
On May 1, people around the United States will gather and take a stroll to support the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation during its first ever Care Walk. Locally, East Syracuse mom Jennifer Stagnitta has been spreading the word about the walk she’s organizing to raise funds for beta-thalassemia major research — the medical term for Cooley’s anemia. “I don’t think it’s going to be huge,” Jennifer said of the 2011 walk, scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. at the Onondaga Lake Park Willow Bay Shelter walking trail. If 20 people show up, it’s a success. “I just want to make it where everybody and anybody can participate,” she said. Jennifer is planning a two-mile walk.
“If you don’t have a reason to walk in this Care Walk, you won’t,” she said. “People aren’t going to come out unless they have a connection.” Many people may have a connection and not even realize it.
A deep connection Sophia Stagnitta, 2 Jennifer and her husband, Scott, a teacher in the Skaneateles Central School District, welcomed their daughter Sophia into the world in February 2009. Consequently, they were also faced with raising a child affected by the blood disorder that less than 1,000 people in the U.S. suffer from. Before the couple got pregnant, no one ever told Jennifer they should have genetic testing since both are carriers See Care Walk, page 13
Are you up for a good game of bowling? T h i s M a y, Ju n i o r Achievement of Central New York will hold its biggest fundraiser. The 26th annual Bowl-a-thon typically raises more than a quarter of the organization’s total yearly budget. “Many businesses use it as a fun outing for their companies and to help build camaraderie while supporting a good cause,” said Kathy Harter, JA of CNY president and event coordinator. Individuals are also encouraged to participate and can sign on with a team that already exists or create their own with friends and family. JA of CNY is a volunteer-based organization that serves more than 5,000 students with programs involving financial literacy, workplace readiness and entrepreneurship education. Proceeds from the event will fund these inschool activities. The benefit will be held over a two-week period: Thursday and Friday May 5 and 6 as well as Wednesday through Friday May 11, 12 and 13 at Strike ‘n Spare in Mattydale. Most companies choose one night to bowl but may choose more if See Bowl, page 13
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