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Post Oak Academy students concerned about Mental Health and those who suffer from disabilities

As part of an exhibition research project, four 6th grade students at Post Oak Academy, an authorized International Baccalaureate World School in Lansing, decided to hold a can drive at the school to raise money for mental health and those who suffer from disabilities.  It is their hope that by donating the money to Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI), those who are suffering will be able to get the help they need.

On Monday, June 5, Sara Lurie, CMHA-CEI, Chief Executive Officer visited with the students and was presented with a check in the amount of $60.10, which she proudly accepted.  These funds have been allocated to the Project Starfish fund. Project Starfish is a special fund that provides financial assistance to people who receive services at CMHA-CEI, that have a financial need that cannot be filled by any other sources.

CMHA-CEI serves over 12,000 in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Counties.

Names of the students in photo from left to right:  Isabelle Theusch, Camille McCord, Giselle Blue, Kaitlynn Nguyen