Cape Kids with Extra Big Hearts – A call to Volunteer

April 30, 2018 twhimsLeave a comment

April is National Volunteer Month – a month dedicated to helping others through volunteering. In honor of this special month, and to help live out our mission of spreading kindness and helping others, Wear The Cape organized a very special volunteer activity that was open to all kids looking to make a difference.

Wear The Cape collaborated with The Bounce Factory in Warren, New Jersey to create a fun-filled and meaningful volunteer experience for both young and old. Our Cape Kids spent an early evening assisting both children and adults during a dedicated bounce time for those with developmental disabilities, called Gentle Bounce.

Staff and caregivers praised our Cape Kids for their selflessness and care. There were lots of smiles and hearts were filled, due to the service of our Cape Kids. We are incredibly proud of all of the young children who gave their time to serve and name you all our Cape Kids for the month of April for your selflessness and heroism. Congratulations to Samantha Errico, Tom Errico, Charlotte Errico, Niko Errico, Michael Mancino, Sarah Husain, Sara Allian, Nadine Greybek, Lexie Mancino, Nick Mancino, Kayla Cullinane, and Kate Allian on a job well done!

Thank you to Cheryl Taylor, owner of The Bounce Factory and her staff, for your guidance and support, and for opening your doors to those in need each week.

Keep your eyes open for more volunteer opportunities from Wear The Cape in the future.

Kidkind Club Proposal Template

February 28, 2018February 26, 2018 twhimsLeave a comment

You asked, and we’re delivering! Inspired by one of our very own Cape Kids of the Month, we now present to all Cape Kids an opportunity to exercise leadership at their schools by founding a club that promotes kindness. Make a positive impact on your school culture while having fun!

We introduce to you…the kidkind Club!

Using this letter template and suggested club meeting schedule, you (or your child) can easily propose a kidkind Club to your school…we’ve made it superHERO easy. Simply modify this template and bring it to a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal.

Please report back if you start a kidkind Club at your school so we can recognize you! If you need further assistance, email leighann@wearthecapekids.com.

Cape Kids of the Month – February 2018

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 twhimsLeave a comment

Brothers who Love Sports, Family and Wearing The Cape

Shane and Dylan Kelly are our Cape Kids for the month of February and, boy oh boy, do these boys deserve it! These brothers are two exceptional young men, who wear the cape daily. They volunteer on many levels, often marrying their love of sports with their passion for doing good. It is a privilege to recognize them this month!

Shane, a freshman at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, New Jersey is a talented, hard-working football player. Shane’s football coach calls him a “leader who will do anything he puts his mind to.” Dylan, a 7th grader at Warren Middle School in Warren, New Jersey, is a superstar on and off the field, too. His basketball coach says he has “a big heart and truly cares.”

Shane played football for Watchung Hills Pop Warner for seven years and was often found helping his teammates and coaches, and assisting younger players. He is now giving back to the Pop Warner Program in a new role, as junior coach for the Pee Wee Team. Dylan volunteers for the Warren Youth Basketball Program, helping the 3rd and 4th grade girls team, where his sister Ainsley plays.

Shane is also a timekeeper for the Warren Youth Basketball Association, where he can be found helping younger children practice their shooting skills between quarters. His brother Dylan devotedly supports the Baskets for Bama fundraiser that was created by his basketball coach and family to raise money to help find a cure for brain cancer at Duke University.

What’s more, both young men have taught Vacation Bible School at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey for the past four years. They also help with the church’s Halloween Costume Drive, Coat Drive, and Ziti for the Needy initiative. Close to home for us, the Kelly brothers volunteer their time as helpers at kidkind foundation’s annual holiday party, where they greet guests with their warm smiles and kind hearts.

At home, both Shane and Dylan pitch in by preparing meals, creating recipes for all to enjoy. They are exceptional role models to their younger siblings Brayden, 10, and Ainsley, 8, as well as their friends. Their mom Rebecca Kelly shared, “They are kind, loving boys, who enjoy spending time with their family and friends.” Shane and Dylan, we thank you for being such tremendous examples of everyday heroes. We are so proud of you for being BETTER THAN THAT™ and for remembering to always WEAR THE CAPE. Keep up the good work!