Number of Participants: 2
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $696
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Club
School: Smithtown High School-East
Date: December 22, 2025
Location:
Smithtown High School East
School Street, Saint James
NY
About:
The holiday season is a time for generosity and connection, and student-athletes from Smithtown High School East exemplified these values through a heartfelt initiative to support local families.
Senior Leaders Inspire Community Impact
Seniors Ryan Dart and Brooke Simonetti played a leading role in helping make the holidays brighter for Smithtown families. With the support of fellow members of the Athletes Helping Athletes club and the Track & Field teams, the initiative brought together student-athletes committed to giving back during a meaningful time of year.
Their efforts reflected the spirit of teamwork and leadership, as students worked together to organize donations and provide support to families in their school community.
Building a Culture of Service
Programs like Athletes Helping Athletes continue to create opportunities for students to step into leadership roles while strengthening connections within their school and beyond. By focusing on compassion and community engagement, these student-athletes demonstrated that the impact of sports extends far beyond competition.
Through their generosity and dedication, the Smithtown High School East athletes helped spread joy and encouragement — a powerful reminder that small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.
