Cancer Survivors Thank Levittown Kids Who Mailed 700 Letters

LEVITTOWN, NY — Fifth graders in Levittown who mailed hundreds of letters of encouragement to people fighting cancer got a "thank you" of a lifetime Wednesday when nearly three dozen of the recipients stopped by Abbey Lane Elementary School.

Students in Richard Schwartz's class mailed letters to more than 700 people around the world as part of the Schwartzville Project. Letters are sent to survivors and those battling cancer.

On Wednesday, the school held a pink bagel breakfast for about 35 recipients. The guests received their letters and got to watch an informational video the class created highlighting cancer research.

Schwartz’s class started the project last year and have challenged other schools to join in and spread hope.

So far, they've recruited more than 30 schools worldwide.

Some letter recipients Wednesday brought the kids flowers and gift bags, Newsday reported.