Livingston Student Helps Spearhead Benefit Against Gun Violence

LIVINGSTON, NJ — For some people, the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has sadly become an all-too-common tragedy that is lost in a graveyard of other violent shootings across the nation.

Not for Rayna Stern.

The Livingston High School student is once again taking up a call to action in the name of Jaime Guttenberg, a victim of the shooting. On Wednesday, April 17, she is helping to spearhead the Orange Ribbons for Jaime NJ Gala benefit, which will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. at Crystal Plaza, 305 West Northfield Avenue in Livingston. Learn more or purchase tickets here.

The event will raise funds for Orange Ribbons for Jaime, a charity devoted to advancing “common sense gun safety” in Guttenberg’s name.

“As a high school student, I believe it's crucial to speak up against gun violence and lend a helping hand wherever possible,” Stern writes as part of a plea for aid.

“Sadly, there are too many school shootings and shootings in general happening,” she adds.

Those who can’t attend the gala can learn more about how to help the cause by contacting [email protected].

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