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Yavneh Seventh Graders Give ‘Do Good Doggies’ to Cancer Patients

Ann Compeverde, a representative from the American Cancer Society, met with the Yavneh Academy seventh graders as they presented her with stuffed animals they decorated in seventh grade Advisory for ill children, as part of our “Do Good Doggies” program. At that time, Shifra Srolovitz, a child life specialist, presented to the seventh grade what her hospital is like and how it feels to be a child facing illness. Students then decorated the stuffed dogs with pictures, jokes and most importantly, inspirational and encouraging words. They were carefully trained as to what are “dos” and “don’ts” when it comes to making sure their words were able to increase hope. This project was the culmination of a unit in their Advisory program called “When Life Gives You Lemons: Dealing with Adversity in Life” where students learned the skills of coping with difficulties and challenges. Compeverde presented the students with a special certificate. All students received a gold colored bracelet to fight childhood cancer. Comperverde will be giving the doggies to child survivors of cancer.

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