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Shaffer Elementary Student Honored by Dok Harris for Food Drive
Vicie Simpson received a great award for organizing a food and tote drive at her school this past December.
During the regular honors assembly at Shaffer Elementary held Monday, —two Penguins tickets personally delivered by Dok Harris.
Simpson, a Shaffer student, , which was held in conjunction with the .
The drive, which was led and coordinated by the 11-year-old, brought in 39 tote bags and 1,120 items of food. All donations were given to the
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Harris, who previously ran for mayor and is the son of famed Steeler Franco Harris, was met with a collective gasp from the students in the crowd. Harris discussed the importance of giving back to the community before giving Simpson her big surprise.
"We have a young lady here who took it upon herself to organize a food drive for those less fortunate," Harris said. "Your leadership is amazing."
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Simpson cried as she received the tickets and the students cheered for their peer.
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