Liberty students raise funds to help survivor of Youngstown Chase Bank explosion
After a fourth grade student’s family was affected by the recent gas explosion at the Chase Bank building in downtown Youngstown, students across Liberty Local Schools are stepping up to help out.
Students got the chance to donate $1 to wear anything out of dress code to school last Friday. The only rule was no bathing suits.
The money helps mom Caroline Pizarro, who was working in the downtown Youngstown Chase Bank building when the explosion happened.
She was born and raised in Puerto Rico before moving to Youngstown, teaching herself English and starting a family.
Pizarro is healing from injuries sustained during the explosion, including a shattered knee, broken tailbone, facial surgeries and a broken nose.
High School principal Brian Knight said the Liberty Local Schools family stepped up to help cover medical bills and other expenses the family might encounter.
“We are a family here at Liberty, and anytime one of our own is in need, we do what we can to step up and assist,” said Knight.
Read more about Pizarro’s journey and consider making a donation on her GoFundMe page.
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