Join Jefferson Elementary And Happy Beans At ‘Coffee With A Purpose’ To Support Israel Gagnon

February 7, 2024 at 7:07 p.m.
Jefferson Elementary School sixth-graders visit Israel Gagnon for an air hug. Photo Provided.
Jefferson Elementary School sixth-graders visit Israel Gagnon for an air hug. Photo Provided.

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Warsaw Schools is helping to publicize an upcoming event as a way to support the Gagnon family and honor Israel Gagnon's positivity and ever-present smile.
After a scary medical episode last week, Israel’s team of doctors is working to determine the best course of action moving forward, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. The community has the opportunity to give back to Israel, whose spirit and smile have uplifted many, the release states.

    Israel Gagnon takes a picture with Winona Lake police officer Joe Bumbaugh, who drove three hours on his day off to visit Gagnon in the hospital. Photo Provided.
 
 

Join the community for the kick-off of "Coffee with a Purpose" at Jefferson Elementary on Friday, Feb. 9 from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. - with additional opportunities during the week of Feb. 12-16.
This initiative aims to raise funds for Israel's new wheelchair.
The event schedule is as follows:
Kick-Off Event: Friday, Feb. 9, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.
Additional Opportunities: Feb. 12-16; Monday, 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday through Feb. 15, 9:15 to 10 a.m.; and Friday, Feb. 16, 8:45 to 10 a.m.
Every coffee purchased during the event week contributes directly to the cause. Donations can also be made at any Lake City Bank location under Israel's account.


Warsaw Schools is helping to publicize an upcoming event as a way to support the Gagnon family and honor Israel Gagnon's positivity and ever-present smile.
After a scary medical episode last week, Israel’s team of doctors is working to determine the best course of action moving forward, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. The community has the opportunity to give back to Israel, whose spirit and smile have uplifted many, the release states.

    Israel Gagnon takes a picture with Winona Lake police officer Joe Bumbaugh, who drove three hours on his day off to visit Gagnon in the hospital. Photo Provided.
 
 

Join the community for the kick-off of "Coffee with a Purpose" at Jefferson Elementary on Friday, Feb. 9 from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. - with additional opportunities during the week of Feb. 12-16.
This initiative aims to raise funds for Israel's new wheelchair.
The event schedule is as follows:
Kick-Off Event: Friday, Feb. 9, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.
Additional Opportunities: Feb. 12-16; Monday, 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday through Feb. 15, 9:15 to 10 a.m.; and Friday, Feb. 16, 8:45 to 10 a.m.
Every coffee purchased during the event week contributes directly to the cause. Donations can also be made at any Lake City Bank location under Israel's account.


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