ONE FRIEND CAN CHANGE A WHOLE LIFE
Kindess is Contagious
Buddy Bench at Alamosa Park!
What is a buddy bench?
A buddy bench is a place where children can sit during recess until they are invited to play with other children.
Mario Claussen, Mrs. Scholz’s brother, started an anti-bullying campaign and raised money to install a buddy bench at Alamosa Park. He partnered with the Alamosa Park Elementary School students and Staff to sell Kindness Grams during The Great Kindness Challenge week.
On January 22 thru January 26, 2018 ("National "Kindness Week"), The APEF sold Kindness Grams the entire week. They were sold at $1 each and all proceeds went towards raising money for our Buddy Bench.
Each Kindness Gram included a card with a special message from the sender, a Stand With Mario Bracelet and a Hershey Kiss.
The children loved receiving these special messages from friends and loved ones and we thank you for participating.
For more information about Mario, and his wonderful cause please visit his website at standwithmario.bigcartel.com/
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. :)
What is a buddy bench?
A buddy bench is a place where children can sit during recess until they are invited to play with other children.
Mario Claussen, Mrs. Scholz’s brother, started an anti-bullying campaign and raised money to install a buddy bench at Alamosa Park. He partnered with the Alamosa Park Elementary School students and Staff to sell Kindness Grams during The Great Kindness Challenge week.
On January 22 thru January 26, 2018 ("National "Kindness Week"), The APEF sold Kindness Grams the entire week. They were sold at $1 each and all proceeds went towards raising money for our Buddy Bench.
Each Kindness Gram included a card with a special message from the sender, a Stand With Mario Bracelet and a Hershey Kiss.
The children loved receiving these special messages from friends and loved ones and we thank you for participating.
For more information about Mario, and his wonderful cause please visit his website at standwithmario.bigcartel.com/
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. :)
Kindness Gram Flyers went home with Students 1/17/2018. Look for it in your students backpack.
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Meet Mario
The amazing young man behind the Stand With Mario Anti-Bullying Movement “Stand with Mario" was created by an inspirational young man with a passion for life and a determination to thrive. Mario was born 2 months premature in the back of an ambulance and was not expected to survive. He has two rare syndromes that have caused a multitude of challenges including, some facial paralysis, impaired hearing, loss of the use of his legs and developmental delays. He has short lungs. one kidney and has undergone multiple surgeries. Despite all of these obstacles, Mario continues to enjoy his life to the fullest. He is a happy, enthusiastic young man. The one thing Mario loves most is friendship. Mario has made it his mission to promote friendship and kindness for all. All of the proceeds from the sale of Stand With Mario merchandise will go towards purchasing and installing Buddy Benches for elementary schools. Students that are feeling left out or lonely sit on the Buddy Bench until somebody comes over to invite them to play. Mario wants to get kids to get off the bench and Stand With Mario. "I can help people to become friends! I love friends!" Mario says. |
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