Gabrielle Mark, 12, wants to make a difference.
Gabrielle has teamed up with frozen yogurt venue Orange Leaf on 116th Street and Olio Road for a give-back day on Sept. 20 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. to raise money for her team that is participating in the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk. The walk benefits breast cancer research through the American Cancer Society, according to Tracey Mark, Gabrielle’s mother.
Gabrielle’s grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer and is a survivor.
“Ever since I learned about it (breast cancer), I’ve been compelled to make a difference,” Gabrielle said.
Tracey said Gabrielle independently registered with making strides, recruited a team, created t-shirts for the team and pursued the fundraising opportunity.
Gabrielle said she’s excited for Making Strides in October.
She said, “I’m a little nervous because I’ve never lead a team in something like this.”
If interested in donating to Gabrielle’s team for the walk, email Tracey Mark at [email protected].