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#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Frank J. Cicarell Academy

"Class Act with Chris Wragge" visits Frank J. Cicarell Academy 08:56

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The next stop in the #BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge series is the Frank J. Cicarell Academy.

The academy hosts one of the largest Relay For Life events in the country benefitting the American Cancer Society. 

We are highlighting the great student body and a wonderful teacher, Guido Morsella, who has devoted his life to his kids, the school, and family. 

We have a heartwarming story of Guido's son Dave, who is bravely battling a rare, life-threatening disease. 

You can also sign up to have Wragge come to your school.

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Frank J. Cicarell Academy highlights

"Class Act with Chris Wragge" visits Frank J. Cicarell Academy 08:56
By Chris Wragge
 

Personal connections to Relay for Life

Students have personal connections to Relay for Life 03:51
By Chris Wragge
 

Student leadership team

Relay for Life student leadership team 03:29
By Chris Wragge
 

Luminaria speaker Renee Drummond

Renee Drummond chosen to speak at Elizabeth's luminaria ceremony 03:22
By Chris Wragge
 

Top fundraising team

Students getting closer to raising $60,000 for American Cancer Society 03:32
By Chris Wragge
 

Superintendent "incredibly proud" of students

Elizabeth, NJ superintendent "incredibly proud" of students 02:58
By Chris Wragge
 

Guido and Jacqueline Morsella also fighting for son Davide, who has rare condition

Guido Morsella & Elizabeth High School fundraising to fight cancer 08:52

Guido Morsella, an 18-year veteran teacher at Elizabeth High School, was born in Italy and raised in Jersey City. 

Morsella and his students organize the Relay For Life, an overnight benefit to raise money for the America Cancer Society. But this isn't just any relay - it has become one of the top five fundraisers in the country. 

"So exciting. So exciting for our school, and for our students that have worked so hard in raising money for American Cancer," said Morsella. "We had reached, right before COVID, we were at $60,000 that year. The year before we raised about $70,000. This year so far we're about, almost at $34,000."

Click here to read the full story. 

By Chris Wragge
 

Link to donate to Relay for Life Elizabeth

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CLICK HERE to donate to the Relay For Life Elizabeth fundraiser. 

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Link to donate to Davide Morsella's fundraiser

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CLICK HERE to donate to the Giving Back Fund, Davide Morsella's fundraiser. 

By CBS New York Team
 

Check out our "Class Act" visit to Mahwah High School

"Class Act with Chris Wragge" makes 1st stop at Mahwah High School 20:18

While we're highlighting the good things going on at Frank J. Cicarell Academy, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the previous school we visited. 

Check out all the things going on at Mahwah High School by CLICKING HERE.

By CBS New York Team
 

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