For many children battling illness, hospitals can feel like a lonely place. However, a group of students at Milton High are determined to change that. They have launched Milton High’s very own chapter of Create For Kids, an organization dedicated to creating art to spread cheer, laughter, and kindness that will bring smiles to the faces of hospitalized children.

Recognizing the growing compassion and creativity among students and their desire to provide opportunities to express themselves in meaningful ways, Create for Kids aims to foster a supportive environment for students to help others through the power of art. 

Create for Kids is a non-profit organization based in Tampa, Florida, created by high school student Suma Gadde. The organization’s mission is to get high school students more involved in their communities by finding easy and accessible ways to give back to those less fortunate. 

Students can earn community service hours by creating handwritten cards and kits for children battling disease that seek encouragement, entertainment, and fun. 

High schoolers can even volunteer online by merely mailing their cards and kits to hospitals, making Create For Kids an excellent organization for students to easily acquire community service hours while brightening the days of people going through hard times. 

Milton High students Camila Abboud and Charlotte Sia were among the many teenagers worldwide who found the organization and volunteered online. 

However, they had an urge to do more–specifically within Milton. Abboud explained, “We came across the Instagram page, and we thought it was something our school needed.” 

Abboud and Sia decided to create a chapter for Milton High School to not only give their classmates a way to earn volunteer hours but also to give them a chance to show their support for children fighting against sickness in the Milton community. 

The chapter hopes to meet on Mondays after school in Mrs. Burns’ room, the club advisor. All students are welcome to join.

Joining this chapter of Create for Kids offers students a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. By dedicating their time and creativity to writing letters of encouragement, hope, and support, students will not only bring joy to hospitalized children but also develop valuable life skills such as empathy, compassion, and effective communication. 

The club promises to be a rewarding experience for all involved, fostering a sense of community and purpose among its members, as the friends hope to “get [their] school more involved with the community,” according to Abboud. 

More information can be found on their Instagram page: @createforkidsmilton.