‘It’s not the amount that counts, but the thought’: PS 36 fourth-graders make heartwarming donation Updated Jan 07, 2021; Posted Jan 07, 2021 P.S. 36 made "heartfelt" donation to Michael's Cause. Left to right are: Darya Manrique, Christian Walker, Victoria Capolongo, Catherine Clement. (Courtesy Michael's Cause) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The nonprofit organization Michael’s Cause, which raises awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and directs funding to research for better treatments and a cure for the disease, received a very special donation during the Christmas season. Although a modest amount, the $400 donation comes straight from the heart of the fourth grade students of PS 36, Annadale, who could not exchange holiday gifts because of COVID-19 restrictions.