Barnes turns pink to support Carnevale

Teacher Carolyn Carnevale, a breast cancer survivor, poses with third grader Abigail Alviti, one of the many students that has helped her cause.

Last Friday, Barnes held a Pink Out event, where students and faculty donated $1 and wore pink to support Carnevale’s fundraising efforts.

Second grade teacher Carolyn Carnevale from Barnes has the support of her students as she raises money and awareness for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.

Posted Thursday, October 4, 2012 1:00 pm

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the S.D. Barnes Elementary School community is joining the fight against the disease. Over the past two years, Barnes has raised more than $2,000, contributing more than $800 this year alone.

Second grade teacher Carolyn Carnevale is one of many brave breast cancer survivors joining the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation’s Flames of Hope event, and hopes to be a torchbearer in the ceremony. Carnevale was a torchbearer last October as well, but needs the support of her community to do so again. Last Friday, Barnes held the second annual Pink Out to help Carnevale on her mission to raise funds and awareness for Gloria Gemma.

To donate to Carnevale, visit gg.kintera.org/torch/carolyncarnevale.

(Submitted photos)