When it comes to helping others in need, it is a duty that Sam
Rayburn High School student Randy Rowell takes seriously. And
because of his efforts, many children in the Pasadena area will have
a brighter holiday.
Rowell single-handedly raised $1,000 from outside sources, collected
18 toys and got a donation of 141 Happy Meal toys to donate to the
Pasadena ISD Police Officers’ Association annual toy drive.
“Randy is just an awesome kid,” said Sam Rayburn assistant principal
Jamie Burt. “He is always helping others and this is just another
example of how he goes the extra mile to give back to others in
need.”
Members of the association were scheduled to deliver the toys to
families during the holidays.
“I can’t say enough about what Randy has done to help,” said Amber
Murphy of the Pasadena ISD Police Officers’ Association. “It shows a
lot about his character.”
Although the final totals are not in, the association estimates that
the drive netted more than 200 toys and more than $2,000 raised for
needy families.
In addition to Rowell’s efforts, many other Pasadena ISD students
and employees made contributions to the cause.
"We appreciate the generosity of the students, teachers and all
those who made donations," Murphy said. "Everyone who contributed
certainly made a happier holiday for those in need.” |
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