Holy Cross Academy Participates in Kick for Cure and Honors Veterans with a Celebratory Mass

By Paula Green

Cancer rears its ugly head far too often; it affects all of us somehow. Students at Holy Cross Academy in Ross Township did their part to put a kick in cancer and its unwelcome presence. The HCA soccer team participated in the “Kick for the Cure” initiative in October. During their games, the players sported pink socks to raise funds for cancer research. Proceeds were donated to the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. HCA offers boys and girls soccer, co-ed developmental, JV & Varsity in grades 1-8. The soccer players put their best foot forward to make a difference in cancer research.

This month, HCA is centering its focus on our military. “Our students will host a Veterans Day Mass and celebration on Friday, November 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m. HCA staff and students are planning honorary recognitions, including a special blessing, announcing the names of veterans, and a parade of vehicles, with a WWII military jeep. The commemoration includes veterans from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and those in the surrounding community,” said Nickie Hammers, HCA’s marketing coordinator. Last year, HCA welcomed about 50 area Veterans to the Mass; they anticipate another strong attendance this year as well.

“At our school, we really emphasis our call to serve others to help our students become well-rounded leaders in the community. Our volleyball program did a canned goods drive in place of game admission, where the proceeds went to the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. The preschool and PreK programs work through out the year with the HUB Community Center in West View to make handmade artwork to include in food pantry packages.” said Hammers.

In this month of giving and thankfulness, Holy Cross Academy students give their all. We wish them the best in their future fundraising efforts.