For the fifth year, the Cardinal Flahiff Chapter of the National Honor Society from Andrean High School raised money to benefit breast cancer patients.
“Annually, Andrean's National Honor Society members participate in a community engagement project to support breast cancer research and treatment. NHS members design and sell a sweatshirt in which the proceeds are donated to the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center. The "Stronger Together" sweatshirt was a huge success and Andrean's NHS was able to donate $1900,” said NHS Sponsor Dr. Melissa Miller.
Franciscan Health Crown Point Breast Care Center Nurse Navigator Joan Filipowski said the donation will help women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer obtain transportation to their appointments and assist them with groceries and other financial burdens. “The funds also help us educate women about their disease and offer emotional support,” she said.
Franciscan Health Foundation Director of Development MinDee Richard said, “I would like to thank these students and the staff for their support over the years for this cause. Andrean High School and its students do a phenomenal job of giving back to their community and I want them to never underestimate their ability to make someone else’s life better through their generosity.”
Other members of the community can supplement the efforts of Andrean’s students and donate to the Franciscan Health Foundation’s cancer care programs by going online at FranciscanHealthFoundation.org/programs/cancer-care or by calling (219) 661-3401.
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From left: Andrean High School National Honor Society members Natalie Struzik and Bridget Sherman, NHS Sponsor Dr. Melissa Miller, NHS member Hannah Preslin, Principal Jaycob Knazur and Franciscan Health Foundation Director of Development MinDee Richard.
