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Tesoro High senior urges unity, recounts $14,000 fundraising for Sightsavers
Summary
Fahima Kareem, a Tesoro High School senior representing the city's Community of Character committee, promoted 'unity' as the month's character trait and described organizing a dance benefit that raised more than $14,000 for Sightsavers Incorporated.
Fahima Kareem, a senior at Tesoro High School and a member of the Community of Character committee, addressed the council during public comment to introduce 'unity' as the month's character trait and to explain why it matters in neighborhoods, schools and volunteer efforts.
Kareem cited examples of teamwork and mutual support and recounted organizing a dance benefit that mobilized local dance schools, volunteers and donors. "By the end of the night, we had raised over 14,000 for the cause," she said, describing community collaboration that helped the benefit succeed.
Kareem urged residents to reflect on small acts that foster unity and to consider volunteering and supporting local efforts; the mayor thanked her for speaking.
