Foxboro Elementary School recently witnessed a powerful example of kindness, unity and determination as a school-wide fundraiser successfully helped provide student Tamba with a new wheelchair, an achievement celebrated with joy, gratitude and a stronger sense of community.
The fundraiser, organized and led by a dedicated teacher at the school, Amanda Gunnell, brought together students, staff and families with a shared goal: to support Tamba by raising funds for equipment that would improve daily mobility and access to learning. What began as a classroom effort quickly expanded into a full community initiative.
"It made me realize how big our community is,” Gunnell said. “There were a lot of people who donated locally. People are inherently good, and it was nice to be reminded of that.”
In the weeks leading up to the event, energy spread throughout Foxboro Elementary. Students learned about empathy and service, while participating in activities and contributing in ways both big and small. Teachers and staff reinforced the message that helping others is a powerful way to build a stronger school community.
“I think it was a good reminder for the adults in my community that we can make a difference, Gunnell said. “It does take time and energy, but if you are inspired and able to help someone. Do it.”
The success of this fundraiser underscores a powerful message: when a community comes together with compassion and purpose, lives are changed. For Tamba, the new wheelchair is more than a piece of equipment, it is a pathway to greater participation, comfort and opportunity. For Foxboro Elementary, it stands as a lasting reminder of what can be achieved through generosity and heart.