HSC community answers the call for Haiti Earthquake Relief
On Thursday, January 21, the students, faculty and staff of Hillfield Strathallan College joined together in a College-wide dress-down day in support of disaster relief in Haiti. The HSC community was encouraged to wear red and blue, the colours of Haiti, to show support and solidarity. Dr. Matthews spoke to the student body, as well as faculty and staff, in chapel about the unfolding catastrophe in Haiti and issued a challenge to raise $3,000 in support relief efforts there.
The HSC community raised over $32,000, exceeding expectations by more than ten times! All of the money raised has been donated to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Fund. Elaine Wilson, Manager, Home Support Services, Canadian Red Cross commented “The response from the students, parents and faculty of Hillfield Strathallan College is overwhelming and reflects their concern for the people of Haiti. The funds will be used to support emergency relief efforts such as providing medical support, clean water, food and shelter. It will also be used to address the longer-term needs of affected communities as we begin to help them rebuild and recover. Thank you so much for responding to the call for action. Well done!”
“There have been many occasions over the course of the past seven years when I have felt enormously proud to be part of the Hillfield Strathallan College community; this was one of those occasions,” said Headmaster, Dr. Matthews.
“The generosity we witnessed throughout the day was very touching. Whether it was the six-year-old literally emptying their piggy bank, or the older child grasping the significance of how much an individual can do to help others, the most poignant part of the process was listening to the students explaining their concerns as they engaged in helping others,” added the Student Life Coordinators working with the students on this important initiative.
Thank you to everyone in the HSC community for your overwhelming support for those suffering in Haiti. |
