HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Dozens of fathers and their children marched around a school in Harlem for a great cause.
The Locke School of Art and Engineering located between Lenox and 5th Avenue in Harlem, held their annual "Dads Make A Difference Breakfast and Rally" Friday morning, an event meant to highlight the importance of male role models in the lives of children.
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The event includes an active rally around the school and a breakfast with students and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and other strong male role models.
Principal Jane Murphy said she understands the importance of an event like this.
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"Not a day goes by that I don't think about my dad, and he passed away a very long time ago," Murphy said. "As adults, we often underestimate how much even the smallest moment can mean to a young person. Dads Make a Difference is our way of honoring the men of this community and the powerful positive impact they have in our lives."
The "Dads Make a Difference" event was inspired by WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), an organization that provides positive male role models for students.
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