​Chavez Family Benefit Held at St. Bernard School

From St. Bernard School: On Friday, January 13th, the Saint Bernard School Community gathered for a benefit pasta dinner and BINGO night to raise money for the Chavez family.

Gabriella Chavez, a 4th grader at Saint Bernard School lost her father Alex after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer. Alex was an integral part of the school community and helped run the Friday night BINGO for many years.

Through attendance at the benefit and other generous donors, over $1,300.00 was raised for the family. If you would like to make a contribution, please make checks payable to Saint Bernard School in memory of Alex Chavez and send to:

Mrs. Charlene Mongillo, Principal

St. Bernard School

232 Pearl Street

Enfield CT 06082

Photos courtesy of St. Bernard School ( 1.The Chavez family poses for a family picture after the spaghetti dinner. 2. Gabriella Chavez with service dog Jack, who visits the 4th grade class regularly. 3. Gabriella raises her hand after winning BINGO, while Principal Mrs. Charlene Mongillo looks on.)