Trinity Hall recently helped support the organization Breast Intentions by organizing a bake sale and dress-down day, bringing together students and teachers for a noble cause. On October 7, the senior class brought in homemade goods to sell during lunch. Students from all grades and teachers jumped at the opportunity for a sweet treat with a good cause. The bake sale lasted two days due to the overwhelming number of contributions, and the senior class fundraised $750, the most a bake sale has ever made at Trinity Hall!
Breast Intentions is a non-profit organization aimed at curing the financial strain that a breast cancer diagnosis brings. In 2007, two high school cousins started the organization after the breast cancer diagnosis of three family members. They used their own money to make the first donation in August 2007. According to their website, they continue to collect donations for families who have been affected by breast cancer, purchasing “wigs, prosthetics, paid living expenses, transportation to and from treatment, co-pays, and utility bills.”
Breat Intentions is particularly special because it focuses on making the healing process easier for families by easing the financial stress that comes with treatment and recovery. It is 100% volunteer-run, with all profits going back to New Jersey families in need, so donations are critical. Something as simple as a bake sale can create a lasting positive impact on the community.
SCOPE Council Chair Julia McCarthy ‘27 said, “I asked my grade to step up for Breast Intentions’ mission, and they did. I’m not only proud of them, but the entire school for demonstrating their support by buying a treat. Head of School Mrs. Keirnan, Dean of Student Life Dr. Sobieski, and I thought it was a great idea to reward the grade with a $2 pink dress-down day and double our earnings.”
On October 15 and 16, Trinity Hall raised an additional $868, coming to a total of $1,618. This donation goes directly to a patient with breast cancer, and Breast Intentions will inform Trinity Hall of the exact ways in which their sponsored money was used. These efforts are vital to bringing the community together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.