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December 20, 2022
RED DEVIL POS Red Devils Give Back over eight-thousand dollars to local Angel Tree recipients by Gabby Morache
Many foundations and communities try to make a difference in people’s lives every holiday season. Close to a third of annual fundraising in the United States happens in the month of December. Starting in 1979, The Angel Tree Foundation was launched by founders Charles and Shirley White. The Whites created this organization through the Salvation Army in hopes of people across the country recognizing how impactful it is to help others and convey compassion. It is now one of the most profitable and most-known Christmas profiles around the world. The idea of the Angel Tree has spread throughout communities everywhere: schools, workplaces, towns, and other organizations work together to help people in their own communities. Students at Lowell High School did just that this holiday season, as they collected money for children across Lowell who are in need of a little extra holiday cheer. The St. Ed’s Angel Tree, through LHS, is supporting 51 boys and girls this year. The money raised will be used to buy the children toys, clothing, and other items on their wishlists. LHS was able to raise over $8,000 for the Angel Tree project, smashing the original goal of $5,100. Thank you to anyone who donated to the St. Ed’s Angel Tree this season. It is no doubt that these kids will be left with nothing but smiles when their wishlist is fulfilled on Christmas morning. Not always is the holiday season the most joyful time for everybody, so remember to express gratitude for what you have in your life but to also try to positively impact somebody else's. Remember, the smallest gestures can carry the most weight. This is the second year that Lowell has participated in the Red Devils Give Back program. Last year, the Red Devils raised over $11,000 for the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids’ Foundation. In addition, the program was dedicated to beloved
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guidance counselor, Christina Thomas, who passed away from cancer. A bench made by Robin Leslie and her husband and angel wings designed by Roni LaPage are also in her honor. LHS students learn a lot about English, science, math, and history, but they also learn about empathy as well, and for the past two years, they’ve received straight As in that class.