![EC students raising funds for the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758140797/eastsidecatholicorg/gclzkluzpqcbu11qr8af/PawsAugust.jpg","width":2048}])
Fur-ever Grateful: EC Students Give Back
Eastside Catholic School students Ella B. '29, Harper S. '29 and Chris H. '29 showed creativity and compassion this summer by hosting a fundraiser for the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary.
Through crafting and selling handmade items, the trio raised $422 to support the sanctuary's mission. Way to go, Crusaders!
Their teamwork and dedication reflect the spirit of EC—making a difference, one paw at a time.
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