Long Hill Students Recognize Children Battling Cancer During “Go Gray in May” Day

(above) On Thursday, May 27, Long Hill K-5 students attending Gillette and Millington schools participated in Go Gray Day to show support for children undergoing treatment for cancer.

“Go Gray in May” Day

Submitted by Allison Kempe

To honor Brain Tumor Awareness month and specifically “National Gray Day” on Thursday, May 27, Long Hill K-5 students attending Gillette and Millington schools took time to send their well wishes to children undergoing treatment for cancer. They wore gray to school and made cards to give to kids in the hospitals. The color gray represents the “gray matter” in the brain.

Brain tumors are the second most common type of childhood cancer (after leukemia) and the leading cause of cancer deaths among children and adolescents.

Ms. Rodrigues, Long Hill’s elementary counselor, along with Grace Eline, a brain tumor survivor who lives in Gillette, worked together to make the day possible. Grace and her mom, Aubrey Reichard-Eline, co-founded “WITH Grace” to make an impact by supporting pediatric cancer research initiatives and families when they need it most.

“Childhood cancer affects many kids. Having the support of the community means so much to us,” exclaimed Grace. “It is critical to bring awareness to this cause and help show the kids in treatment that we care and are fighting for them.”

To further support children with cancer, please consider donating at withgraceinitiative.org

Photos by Long Hill Township Public Schools

(above) Students wore gray for Go Gray Day.
(above) Students made cards for children in the hospital.
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