Amity Middle School in Orange raised over $18,000 March 19 at its tenth annual “Giving Hair and Hope” event. The money was raised for the St Baldrick’s Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research and Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
Teachers, staff, students, community and family members packed the gym. Area barbers and hairstylists donated their time to shave heads and cut the pony tails of over 50 participants. Entertainment was provided by Mulkerins’ Irish Dance Studio.
“This is what I love most about hosting this event,” said Vicki Fielosh, teacher and event coordinator. “It gives our students the opportunity to help others.”
Amity student volunteers have their hair cut at the “Giving Hair and Hope” event. Seated, from left: Jesse Del Camera, Seamus Hennessy, Patrick Mizzone, Matt Caroloni, and Noah Graver. Photo by Jennifer Marganski.
Back row, from left: Payton Bakis, Kate Sim, Chris Carlson, Aiden Courtney, Jack Hawes, Mike Kwolek, Adam Glassman, Nolan Smith, Noah Graver, Patrick Mizzone, Matt Carloni, Josh Hemstock, and Madeline Abdelmesih. Second row, from left: Gerry Burns, Justin Hunt, Adam Mortier, Julieanne Pereira, Emma Curis, Arielle Chetwynd, Anachal Poddar, Aditi Chalasani, Jesse Della Camera, Annabella Gefen Alves, Greta Pedenski, and Cindy Clen. Tthird row, from left: Chris Barberry, Dylan Lyons, Anna Saccente, Jenna Chizmadia, Isabelle Rosewater, Emily Barretta, and Roxanne Torrioni. Fourth row, from left: Melissa Musante, Seamus Hennessy, Ben Cap, Brett Chodas, and Kayle Mingione. Photo by Jennifer Marganski.