Posted on 04/02/2008 7:34:07 PM PDT by Amelia
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - It's been almost two months since the sugar refinery explosion. Since then, we've shared stories of so many fundraisers for the families who've been directly impacted by this tragedy.
It shows how this community has really pulled together during a time of need. Today, students and staff at Savannah High School are pulling together to show their support for several of their own....
students, who presented [a teacher] and three other families each with a $150 gas card to help pay for the many trips to and from Augusta.
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...Students at Savannah high say they were happy to help out. So far they have collected $500 and counting. They say they will continue to collect money as long as the families need it....
(Excerpt) Read more at wtoc.com ...
It's easy to think of teenagers as being self-centered and shallow, but frequently they show a different side...
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There are good kids in Savannah :)
Nice to read good things about kids. Thanks for the day brightener.
susie
Sweethearts, aren’t they?
Good for them! It’s nice when kids (or adults for that matter) can help people that they see are in need, rather than a large group of anonymous people.
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