Story by: Isaac Silva, Giants Care Collective Campaign Manager
The Giants Care Collective is a student-led health and wellness team serving as an official ad-hoc committee of the Goose Creek CISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Our mission is to elevate student voice in district health and wellness efforts by helping shape meaningful district policy, supporting SHAC initiatives, and leading campaigns that inspire peers to engage in healthier choices. Our team consists of 16 juniors and seniors with representation from all five Goose Creek CISD high schools.
“The GCCISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) created the youth advisory board to provide a platform to engage and vocalize the health needs of students,” said Amanda Kennington, Healthy Community School Coordinator. “It is exciting to see the high school youth collaborating with adults regarding trending wellness topics that they value and choose to champion. By serving on the Giants Care Collective, the students are creating healthier school environments and making a positive influence on their peers!”
In alignment with our mission, the Collective is launching a health campaign in April focused on educating students on the risks of overconsumption of energy drinks, a trend that has become increasingly normalized, not only in teens but in adults as well.
Giants Care Collective student members and committee sponsor Brittney Culpepper, GCCISD Coordinator of Marketing. Photo by Amanda Kennington.
As part of this campaign, the Collective will:
- Conduct a survey of high school students to better understand energy drink usage and how it affects daily life, such as sleep, focus, and energy levels.
- Promote healthier alternatives to energy drinks.
- Educate on the long and short-term health risks of energy drinks.
According to Giants Care Collective member Guadalupe Del Campo, the initiative is about more than just data; it is a direct response to a trend visible in every hallway. “Among students walking the halls of GCCISD schools, one thing is almost always present: an energy drink in hand,” Guadalupe explains, noting that the Collective “aims to raise awareness about the potential health risks these drinks pose, while also helping students discover safer, healthier alternatives.”
The energy drink initiative is the first campaign developed by this newly established team and is intended to address a modern health challenge facing students in Goose Creek CISD. By focusing on evidence-based education and relatable outreach, the Collective hopes to shift the culture around caffeine and wellness across all five high schools.
Get Involved
Follow us on Instagram @giants.care to keep up with the campaign and see our latest health tips.
We also invite the community to visit our booth at the upcoming Children's Day/Día del Niño Celebration on April 30, 2026, at Goose Creek Memorial High School from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.