St. Anthony's High School organized a special dress down day fundraiser to support the Cri Du Chat Research Foundation. This student-led initiative took place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the school's campus on Wolf Hill Road in Melville, NY.
The event demonstrated the power of youth engagement in charitable causes, with students and families participating by making donations in exchange for relaxed dress code privileges. This grassroots fundraising approach allowed the school community to contribute to critical research for Cri du Chat syndrome while fostering awareness among young people about rare diseases and the importance of medical research.
The foundation expressed deep gratitude to St. Anthony's High School for their ongoing support and commitment to this important work, highlighting how educational institutions can play a vital role in advancing medical research through community engagement and student participation.