Cancer Kids First was recently brought to Mentor College by Annika Razdan, with the support of teacher supervisors Ms. Walmark and Mr. Borkhoff! To establish the chapter, Annika applied through the global CKF organization and was selected from over five hundred submissions! After passing the application and interview stages, she was approved to start CKF at Mentor. With Ms. Walmarkâs assistance in promotion, the news spread quickly through the school and 75 students applied to be members of the club. On October 24 , CKF hosted its first major event of the year: the Halloween bake sale! Annika shares that preparation for this event began in late September, involving extensive coordination with members, executives, and school staff to arrange for Halloween-themed food and décor. The items featured included white chocolate brownies, chocolate-dipped rice Krispies, matcha lattes, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. There was also a fun photo booth! th The bake sale raised a grand total of $1,133.15, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in Mentor history. The funds went towards obtaining a specialized IV machine for cancer patients, allowing for easy and safe detection of veins. In the future, CKF aspires to host more fundraisers, create care packages and cards for patients, and collaborate with other clubs at Mentor. The overall mission of CKF is to make a change in the community by uniting the school and spreading awareness about pediatric cancer. Annika encourages students to get involved and help in making a meaningful difference!
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Written by : Kaya Gulati Edited by: Surkhab Mohi Photography by: Kenneth He
UNITED FOR A CURE Cancer Kids First Comes to Mentor
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