Number of Participants: 2
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $696
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Dance
School: Wellington C Mepham High School
Date: December 2, 2025
Location:
Mepham High School
Camp Avenue, Bellmore
NY
About:
Two Mepham High School students are making a powerful impact beyond the classroom through their self-initiated service project, Pirates for Patients. Driven by compassion and a desire to uplift children facing long-term medical challenges, these student leaders set out to create thoughtfully curated care packages designed to bring joy, comfort, and hope to pediatric patients.
Pirates for Patients is rooted in the belief that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated—even in the midst of difficult medical journeys. Their care packages include brand-new blankets, pajamas, toys, craft supplies, and other comforting items chosen to brighten a child’s day and remind them that they are not alone.
With each package, these students are spreading kindness, strength, and smiles one child at a time. Their dedication exemplifies Mepham’s commitment to leadership, empathy, and meaningful community service.
Learn more about their mission here:
https://www.piratesforpatients.com/
