WATSONTOWN - The granddaughter of two Shamokin area residents has a mission - to prevent another "Sandy Hook tragedy."
Sarah Grow, a junior at Warrior Run High School, a daughter of David and Kim Grow, of Watsontown, and granddaughter of Bruce Manney, of Shamokin, and Mary Jane Grow, of Coal Township, recently began a project to raise awareness about violence and to show people in Newtown, Conn., that they are not forgotten.
Grow, 17, was moved to action after watching the tragic events unfold in Newtown.
"I learned you can't take life for granted," Grow said. "Because I live in a small town like Newtown, it really hit home for me. I wanted to do something.".
On Dec. 14, a lone gunman entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School after killing his mother at home. He opened fire on students and teachers, killing 26 people and then himself.
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