Thirty-six members of the Santa Maria High School Link Crew raised a little more than $1,000 during a Day of Hope coin drive on Wednesday.

The Saints collected the donations throughout the campus from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and sold special editions of the Santa Maria Times. Day of Hope is an annual fundraising event in its 12th year, aimed at supporting local cancer patients at Misson Hope Cancer Center.

"This is my second year in Link Crew, and I love being part of the Day of Hope fundraiser. It feels amazing to know we’re helping others in our community," said senior Imelda Garcia Merida.

"This is my first year in Link Crew, and I’m so excited to be part of the Day of Hope fundraiser. It feels great to know I can make a difference," said sophomore Ryan Rick.

Activity Director Adrian Sala

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