Fieldston School
(Ethical Culture Society)
Riverdale, NY

Ben Starr and advisor work on the development of the Fieldston Hugs Chapter. Fieldston and it’s students support the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Pediatric HIV unit; this includes siblings as well as patients suffering from acute respiratory distress. As one of the most underprivileged populations in the country, asthma reaches as many as 25% of the young population. Ben Starr spearheaded the movement to provide teddy bears to these youngsters in crisis.

Hugs Helpers continue to grow the program as new students join the effort!