Free backpacks a hit during Kids Day giveaway
By Shondiin Silversmith
Navajo Times
WINDOW ROCK, Sept. 11, 2014
(Courtesy photos)
Hundreds of students waited in line at Nakai Hall to get a free backpack.
Kim Martinez, Arizona communications associate for Alliance for School Choice, said, “We’ve always wanted to work with the Navajo Nation.” They teamed up with Arizona State Sen. Carlyle Begay to bring the backpack drive out for Kids Day at the Navajo Nation Fair.
“We’ve done quite a few of these backpack giveaways and this is absolutely one of the most heartwarming,” Martinez said. "The kids here are so thankful. They are adorable and they’re really excited when they see the school supplies in the backpacks. They’re just very thankful and we’re happy to be here.”
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