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ICYMI: Cold Spring Harbor Boy Helps Supply 10,000+ Diapers

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Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci (left) speaks with Harry Jones outside YMCA Huntington after Harry, a student at Cold Spring Harbor High School, helped donate 10,000+ diapers to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci (left) speaks with Harry Jones outside YMCA Huntington after Harry, a student at Cold Spring Harbor High School, helped donate 10,000+ diapers to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy: Town of Huntington)

HUNTINGTON, NY — A Cold Spring Harbor High School student helped supply more than 10,000 diapers to families who need them during the coronavirus pandemic, and he was recognized by the Town of Huntington for his efforts.

Harry Jones was met by Supervisor Chad Lupinacci at YMCA Huntington on March 22, as Lupinacci honored Harry's work, the town announced.

"Harry's generous and conscientious spirit should serve as an example to all our young residents and we were thrilled to participate in this worthy cause," said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, who presented Harry with a pin of the town seal for his efforts in raising funds and donations of diapers.

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Harry has been working with Save The Children, a United Kingdom-based organization that aims to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, for a while now, according to the release. Harry said he wanted to organize a drive that would go beyond just monetary donations.

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