More Battle Pups have found friends in Buncombe County Schools students. The Martin family, creators of the organization “Way to Battle”, delivered furry friends for each student in several more schools, including Candler Elementary, Black Mountain Primary, Haw Creek Elementary, Hominy Valley Elementary, and Fairview Elementary.
“The Martin family came all the way from Ohio with a special gift, because they know you’ve been through a lot with the hurricane,” Fairview principal Dr. Bonnie Bolado shared with students in an assembly just before the start of the Thanksgiving break. “These pups are going home with you to remind you that you don’t have to go through life’s battles alone.”
Each student received a stuffed pup, excited to show their classmates. The furry friends come with a story explaining how they are “armed with strength” and ready to help their humans get through tough times.
“I’m going to name mine ‘Battle’ because he’s a fighter,” shared Arthur, a Fairview 2nd grader. “I bet he can even help me with school work.”
The Martins founded “Way to Battle” following the cancer diagnosis of one of their young sons. The child is now cancer-free, and Battle Pups are a mission to help others overcome life’s challenges.
A few weeks ago, the Martins delivered Battle Pups to students at W.D. Williams Elementary. During their most recent visit to the mountains, they also brought furry friends to students in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties.
