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St. Christine’s hosts party with a purpose
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Cardinal Mooney High School sophomores Jaclyn Yankee (left) and Lauren Lottier assisted with St. Christine's Quarter Auction event June 14 to help raise money for Patrick Trimble.
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St. Christines' faculty and staff pose during the school's Quarter Auction to raise money for fifth-grade student Patrick Trimble who has bone cancer.
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Participants smile and take a break from bidding on their favorite items during St. Christines' Quarter Auction event June 14 to raise money for Patrick Trimble.
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Pictured from left, Amy Savich, Steve Savich and Jennifer Skeffler sell beverages and food during St. Christines' Quarter Auction June 14 to help raise money for fifth-grade student Patrick Trimble who has bone cancer.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Supporters and organizers of St. Christine's Quarter Auction pose together during the event June 14. The event was a fundraiser to raise money for fifth-grade student Patrick Trimble who has bone cancer.
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Mena May was excited to show off her bicycle stand she won during St. Christines' Quarter Auction event to raise money for Patrick Trimble June 14.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Parents, faculty and teachers brought as much change as they could to St. Christine’s during the school’s Quarter Auction fundraiser in support of fifth-grade student Patrick Trimble, who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer.
“People are charged $10 to get in and all the gifts that were donated are worth $20. It’s like bingo. People keep bidding on an item until someone’s number is called,” said Mary Stana, St. Christine’s secretary.
The event was part of several efforts by the school to help raise money for Trimble’s medical expenses. From kindergarten students selling duck tape wallets to fifth-graders designing and wearing T-shirts, Trimble has received an enormous amount of support.
“These kids have just been absolutely amazing. I think an event like this is showing them that when someone is in need, we’re there to help,” said school nurse Suzie Cavaluer.
Participants enjoyed music, ate pizza and laughed with their friends, family and coworkers all the while bidding on their favorite items. The proceeds from the event are put in a trust fund for Trimble and his family to go toward his medical expenses, according to Stana.
St. Christine’s even got assistance from some Cardinal Mooney High School students.
“I thought it was a nice event and I wanted to be part of it. I just think this is a really nice cause,” said Mooney sophomore Jaclyn Yankee.
Although many people were enjoying themselves at the event, few forgot about the true reason they came.
“We’re a family here and he belongs in our St. Christine’s family and we would do it for any kid. I had surgery two weeks ago, but there was no way I was missing this,” Cavalier said.
Dealing with cancer at any age is difficult, but Trimble is doing his best to learn more about his condition.
“He didn’t know a lot about his disease, but he felt comfortable enough to ask me questions. He’s been very humble. He is such a trooper,” Cavalier said.
Those wishing to make contributions to The Patrick Trimble Medical Care Trust can send checks to St. Christine’s School.