Breanna Malecki of Annandale participates in Alternative Spring Break trip

2016 Mar 15

Annandale, NJ resident Breanna Malecki spent spring break serving others through James Madison University's Alternative Spring Break Program. Malecki, a Health Sciences major, scheduled to graduate in 2018, traveled to Orick, CA to volunteer with Redwoods National and State Park.

The student-led ASB trips took place from March 5-12. Each trip focused on a social issue, such as homelessness, resettlement, environmentalism or community wellness, in a specific region. Almost 250 students embarked on 25 spring break trips around the country and world. The students spent the week living simply, focused on service in their destination community but also on teamwork and reflection within their group.

The Redwoods National Forest is home to 300 foot trees - making them the tallest on Earth! Their mission is to help preserve the forest with a week full of trail maintenance, park preservation, and getting in touch with Mother Earth. Students went on an unforgettable weeklong break, helping make the west coast the best coast!

For information about JMU's award winning Alternative Break Program, visit www.jmu.edu/abp.