Grace Calandra of West Windsor recently asked guests at her seventh birthday party to donate to Attitudes in Reverse in lieu of gifts for her. Close to 50 children, parents, and pets were invited.
Her parents, Christine and Jeff, have instilled the importance of philanthropy and helping others. “Grace has always put other people and animals ahead of herself,” Christine said.
Grace has previously selected the Boys & Girls Club; Rerun, which helps retired racehorses transition back to non-racing lifestyles; and Animal Placement Agency of the Windsors, where she and her friends collected $900 in cash and $500 worth of treats last year. “We won’t support causes that don’t put our money where it’s supposed to go,” Grace said.
The family dogs, Domino and Wyatt, attended the second annual Miki & Friends Walk & Run for AIR event on May 18 at Mercer County Park. The event promoted the positive impact dogs have on everyone’s mental health and supported AIR’s mission. Visit www.attitudesinreverse.org.
