Given that solidarity is a much needed value in society, it is important for schools to encourage it among children. In this respect, Argar High School is very aware of how important it is for its students to understand that there are people who have no resources to face difficult situations, illness, or even daily life.
On the occasion of World Book Day on April 23rd, Argar High School began to entertain the idea of organizing a charitable activity. While looking for a cause to support, Mª Angeles Arráez, a volunteer with Asha-Kiran and a teacher at the school, introduced the case of Hritik, a 15-year-old boy who lives at Yashodhara Home and was recently diagnosed with lymph-node cancer.
Once the idea was presented to the student body, they began to make bookmarks and raise funds from their sale so that Hritik’s treatment could be carried out in a hospital that will give him personalized and effective service. Although the bookmarks only cost between 20 cents and one euro, the collection came to about €700, a high figure considering that the students only had two weeks given the need to start the treatment as soon as possible.
We are delighted that María Angeles is continually instilling a caring spirit in her students, and thankful that the hearts of the Management, teachers and students of Argar High School are willing to launch initiatives that support those in need.
