My family was shocked last year when a bunch of fifth graders we didn’t know rallied around Ira. I was even more shocked when it happened again this year. Mr. Brian O’Connor’s fifth graders once again went above and beyond the call of service in order to reach out and help our family. Mr. O’Connor has weaved into his teaching Ira’s story. He once told me that teaching the kids history, math and science was very important but the lessons they learned while keeping up with Ira were invaluable. Below is a picture of the 2006-07 fifth graders of a school in Westchester County sporting their Ira Lester Hays wristbands.
Mr. O’Connor and kids, thank you so very much. The money you raised in buying those wristbands will be used to help pay for Ira’s medications and doctor appointments. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is that you’ve reached out to him (and us) in this very tangible way. We can’t wait to meet you all!
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How wonderful! Thanks to Mr. O’Connor’s class. May God continue to bless Ira and your family!
sweet
That is so cool.
WOW!!!