Bayridge Catholic Academy hosted a special dress down day fundraiser from 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM to support the Cri Du Chat Research Foundation while raising awareness for rare diseases. This educational initiative combined charitable giving with awareness-building, encouraging students to wear orange for Cri du Chat syndrome awareness and blue for Apraxia awareness.

The event demonstrated exceptional community engagement, with children and staff participating enthusiastically in both the fundraising and educational components. Students made donations to participate in the dress down day while learning about these impactful rare disease populations. The school community showed genuine interest in understanding more about Cri du Chat syndrome and related conditions.

The foundation expressed deep gratitude for the academy's generous donation and the visible support shown through the color-coordinated dress code. This event highlighted how educational institutions can effectively combine fundraising with awareness education, creating meaningful learning opportunities while supporting critical medical research. The enthusiastic participation from both students and staff demonstrated the power of community engagement in advancing rare disease advocacy.