Becton’s National Honor Society (NHS) continued its commitment to community service this year by hosting its annual Cartoon Band-Aid Drive, collecting donations to support children receiving treatment at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital.

Throughout the month of February, NHS members, along with Becton staff and teachers, donated colorful and cartoon-themed band-aids. These small but meaningful items were later delivered in mid-April to the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund, an organization that supports children battling leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders.

The goal of the drive is simple: to bring comfort to children during difficult medical treatments. While band-aids may seem like a small gesture, the bright colors and familiar characters can help make a stressful experience feel a little less overwhelming.

The drive is part of NHS’s monthly group service project and has become a consistent tradition at Becton. By partnering with the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund each year, students are able to directly impact young patients and their families.

NHS President Medhasree Suram highlighted the importance of the project and the impact it can have.

“Something as simple as a fun band-aid can bring comfort and make kids feel a little more at ease during a difficult time,” she said. “This project reflects what NHS is really about. We use service, compassion, and small actions to create a positive impact in our community.”

The success of the drive was made possible by the generosity of the Becton community, with contributions coming from students, faculty, and staff. NHS officers personally delivered the donations, reinforcing the connection between the school and the organizations it supports.

Projects like the Cartoon Band-Aid Drive demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Through initiatives like this, Becton students continue to show the importance of service, compassion, and giving back to the community.