Students from the LUHSD Lifeskills Program and Best Buddies Club earned more than $850 washing cars last month, thanks to tremendous team work and lots of local heart. According to Lifeskills teacher Joy Supplee, “Cars began arriving at 8:45 and continued nonstop until 12:15. The generous donations and support from the community was awe inspiring.”

Best Buddies Club President Andrew Bigley, Treasurer Sara Castro, Secretary Starkisha Haskell and 20 prospective members all braved the heat and rolled up their sleeves to support the cause. The Brentwood Press announced the Best Buddies Car Wash, which resulted in more than $100 in early contributions. Part of the money earned will allow Andrew to attend training in Berkeley for local chapter presidents, and the rest will be used to support Best Buddies club activities.

ACE Hardware owner Frank Aiello donated the parking lot location, and the families of Colin Feldmeier, Damone Estrada, Daniel Olmos, Allex Valdivia, Alyssa Ogden, Jennifer Romero, Jose Vazquez, Gage van Emmerik, and Lucas Redmond were on hand to make the day a great success. Weather permitting, the next car wash is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Liberty High School.

–Contributed by Sarah Singrin