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Dec 12, 2025 3 min read

Cheers: Canon-McMillan High School varsity golfer Henry Manciu deserves a big shout-out for turning himself green to raise some green for a children’s charity. Outfitted in green fur, Santa suit and hat, the high school sophomore transforms himself into “The Golfing Grinch” to raise money for the Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. For a suggested $50 donation, Manciu is making house calls to entertain local families by playing golf games and reading Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” “It’s been so fun. The best part is to hear the laughs from the kids and to see their smiles, and to know they’re happy makes me happy,” Manciu told the newspaper. “I love golf. Golf brings me joy, and I love being around kids,” said Manciu. “Combining the two for a great cause feels like the perfect way to give back.” To schedule a Golfing Grinch visit, make a donation, or learn more, visit: https://www.leadershiplinks.org/henry.

Cheers: Nearly 200 students from 13 area high schools took part in the 10th annual Holiday Minute to Win It Challenge at Washington High School last week. The event was organized by Wash High’s Life Skills Support Program for STARS – Schools Together With Athletes Reaching Success – a partnership of area high schools that aims to unite students with and without physical and intellectual disabilities through athletic and social events that foster inclusion, leadership, and friendship. Students were grouped with peers from other schools, and teachers and about 35 student volunteers led games and provided entertainment. “Today was absolutely fantastic. Someone said no matter which way you looked, there were smiles and there was laughter, and that captured today,” said Kellie Ryburn, a Wash High life skills teacher. “This day is all about them. It’s a beautiful day where they’re not on the sidelines, they’re the ones being cheered.” Freshman Piper Roberts said, “I want them to know that even if we’re all different, we’re all equal. I really want to have a positive impact on the kids and for them to have fun.”

Cheers: Kudos to the more than 100 volunteers from 11 companies who converged on LeMoyne Community Center in Washington last week to build bicycles for children in need in the community as part of the United Way of Washington County’s second annual Build A Bike event. “It’s amazing that all of these wonderful volunteers come out and build these bikes that go to children within Washington County,” said Teresa Burroughs, executive director of the LeMoyne Center. “It’s amazing to see all of these volunteers. They come with their tools. They have their Santa hats on. You can’t help but feel merry and into the holiday spirit. They’re making Christmas spectacular for these kids.” More than 100 bikes were built and set for distribution at the center’s Christmas Spectacular event Dec. 20 and also through Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Transitional Employment Consultants. Companies that sent volunteers were 84 Lumber, Range Resources, Washington Financial, EQT Group, CentiMark, Columbia Gas of Pa., Legrand, Nicholson Construction, Bug-O Systems, Groundworks and Menard. “We’re always looking for ways to give back,” said Laura Austin of Washington Financial and United Way board member. “I love the thought of building bikes for little kids at Christmas. When we asked (at) the bank, we had volunteers immediately. Everybody wants to do it. It gives you the warm fuzzies.”