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Strang Middle School students participated in theJennaJackPack Project. The new charity seeks to empower students to show concern and care for classmates who have experienced the unexpected loss of a parent or a sibling.
Cathy Nolan of Mahopac, who lost her 14-year-old daughter Jenna three years ago, said the efforts of other children helped her son find comfort when his older sister died suddenly.
One child, Johnny Bernardi, delivered a basket of her Nolan's son's favorite treats after Jenna died.
“This simple, empathetic act really had a positive impact upon my son. One child helping another really makes a difference,” said Nolan.
The JennaJackPack Project is also named for Jack Egan Reyna, who died in 2012 at age 13.
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