Dedicated Long Valley Scout Receives Praise For Gold Award Efforts

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – There’s dedication, and then there’s what Kristina Denzler did for children with illnesses.

Denzler, a Long Valley resident part of Girl Scout Troop 80930 in Washington Township, was recently honored by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the work she did to achieve her Gold Award.

Denzler, a senior at West Morris Central, created a “Mural of Miracles” which focused on the issue of reducing stress that exists as a result of being hospitalized.

But Denzler went above and beyond to accomplish her goal and traveled to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked with young patients to help them use their artistic talents to create their own unique works of art.

As a result, Denzler earned her award and received high praise from county officials.

“We are honored to present a certificate to this young lady who is a future leader of our county,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo in a statement. “The project she completed to become a Gold Award Scout is quite impressive.”

Denzler attended the event with her mother and received a certificate of achievement from the freeholders.

Pictured: From left; Freeholders Doug Cabana, Deborah Smith, Hank Lyon, Gold Award Scout Kristina Megan Denzler, and Freeholders John Cesaro, Kathy DeFillippo, Tom Mastrangelo, and Christine Myers. Photo Courtesy Morris County.