Shown presenting the donation to the VanLaeken family in front are Niles Kaufman, Beck Heil, Henry Linville, Nash Niles and Crew Heil. In back are Michael, Brynn and Cheryl VanLaeken. Photo provided by Terri Ritter.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 raised money through concession sales at the recent Pine Wood Derby to donate to Riley Children’s Hospital.

The Cub Scouts donated $221 to the Makenna VanLaeken Endowment Fund for Liver Research at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

The VanLaeken family created the endowment fund in memory of their daughter Makenna and are active in raising funds for Riley Children’s Hospital.