Wayne Parham
Back-to-school clothing drive
A happy student poses with former Arizona Diamondback's
All-Star, Luis Gonzalez, who contributed his time to the cause.
Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:00 am
Back-to-school clothing drive hits a home run
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Students throughout Arizona are settling into the new school
year and thanks to the Back to School Clothing Drive Association's
"New Clothes, New Beginnings" distribution event more than 5,800 of
the state's highest-need students are dressed and equipped for
success. Each child who attended received more than $300 in
merchandise, bringing the week-long total to $1.8 million. In
addition to the 5,800 elementary school children who attended the
event, another 4,000 students in northern Arizona received stuffed
backpacks through a partnership with BHHS Legacy Foundation's
Backpack Buddies program. Additionally, 1,000 kids received
assistance through partnerships with local nonprofit and social
service agencies. The event was at the ASU Preparatory Academy in
Phoenix.
Special guests who surprised participants included Arizona
Diamondback all-star Luis Gonzales, Arizona Diamondback center
fielder Chris Young, and University of Arizona and Team USA
softball player Jennie Finch.
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