Supplied by the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board…
Sault Ste. Marie: The 2017-18 Operation Smile campaign at St. Mary’s College once again had organizers
grinning from ear to ear.
This year Operation Smile raised $6,655.68, which surpassed the goal set by the Grade 12 Religion class
taught by Ms. Rita Trecroce. The funds raised will provide twenty-seven children in third world countries
with a life-saving reconstructive surgery to repair cleft lip/cleft palate.
“I am so proud of my Grade 12 Religion students for the care and compassion they show towards those
less fortunate. They know they are called to do God’s work and they are very humbled by this experience
each year,” said Trecroce.
Mackenzie Tremblay was one of the Operation Smile shirt designers this year. It was their most popular
design to date with three print runs required to keep up with requests.
“The shirts were very well received, which was amazing. It’s such a great feeling to know that I got to
contribute to such an incredible cause, said Tremblay.
Another popular event this year was a school wide Mario Kart Ultimate Grand Prix video game
tournament, with several teams of students and teachers participating. Kathleen McDonagh-Forest helped
organize the event.
“I am so humbled to have been part of this fundraiser and I really appreciate the amazing support we
received. I know my fellow classmates are ecstatic about attaining our goal to allow twenty-seven children
to receive the surgeries they require, said McDonagh-Forest.
The “smiley fries” and “smiley cookies” campaigns were once again hot sellers. Next year’s campaigns
will begin in October and like this year, are expected to go well beyond the one week they are usually
scheduled to run.