Beyond the Classroom: Celebrating Student Success!

When Avani C. is not devoting her time and attentions to her studies or springing across the stage in dance competitions, this ambitious Year 6 student is dreaming up ways to make a positive impact on the world. Last month, she decided to donate fourteen inches of her long locks to the BeYOUtiful Foundation while raising awareness about uterine cancer. 

One of the challenging aspects of this decision had to do with her religious beliefs. In the Sikh faith, cutting one's hair is discouraged as it is viewed as a symbol of strength. However, with this desire to do something for a good cause and honor an ill family member, she was able to make peace with the decision.

When she found out her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, it inspired her to do something. When asked about her grandmother, she explained, "I feel sad, but I'm only going through a sliver of what she's going through." She added, "When I told her I was doing this, it made her happy. This made me happy, which made me know I was doing the right thing!"