Teen Living students at the Renaissance Academy are warming some heads and hearts this winter. Over the years, Elaine Lombardi’s students have made several hundred fleece hats for donation to various charities. Past recipient organizations included Lee’s Friends, The Judeo-Christian Outreach Center and First Baptist Church Bolling Brook.
This year, child and infant-size hats are being donated to Edmarc Hospice and the adult-size hats are being donated to The Doorways, a former hotel that has been converted into a live-in facility for patients who need to remain close to medical specialists while in treatment and recovery.
This project hits close to home.
Lombardi’s son in law, Tim, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, and received a bone marrow transplant in 2014. During his five-month treatment period he became notorious for his warm hats.
Cancer patients who receive chemotherapy lose all their hair and many of them wear hats, scarves, or wigs for warmth. With the help of Tim’s delivery service, Renaissance Academy Teen Living students are able to donate these hats to The Doorways so that other patients can have something warm and comfortable during their treatment and recovery.
Thank you for reaching out to the community with such generous hearts. Your school community is proud of your efforts. Fantastic job!
A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Lombardi and her students.