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Lower School raises $800+ for Relay For Life
Apr 15, 2005 5:00 PM
By Tannika King - Faculty
As Floyd County’s annual Relay For Life event quickly approached, the Lower School decided to get involved. A school-wide effort called “Quarters for a Cure” kicked off one week prior to the big event, which was held April 15 and 16 in Ridge Ferry Park.
According to fifth-grade teacher Carol Mitchell, who headed up the Lower School campaign, students were asked to fill up canisters or other containers with quarters earned from doing chores. At the end of the week, the money was collected and counted. The students raised $888 for the American Cancer Society, and presented the funds to Ann Hook, local Relay For Life chairperson.
“I have been and continue to be inspired by people I know who have battled cancer, including my daughter, my husband, both of my parents, dear friends, fellow faculty members, and parents of current and former Lower School students,” Mitchell said. “The students have gained awareness of the strength it takes to battle cancer and the knowledge that they, too, can help cancer victims by working toward a cure.”
“Quarters for a Cure” was one of many service projects Lower School students participate in throughout the school year. Click here for information about other projects.
“It is the goal of the faculty and staff for community service to become an intrinsic part of each student’s life. Young children are very impressionable and sensitive to the needs of others. Participation in outreach projects to help others pays huge dividends now and will only increase in the future with continued participation,” said Diane Lumpkin, Lower School assistant principal. “Children can make a tremendous difference in the lives of other children. By being a part of community service opportunities, students at Darlington Lower School are making the world a better place to live.”
According to fifth-grade teacher Carol Mitchell, who headed up the Lower School campaign, students were asked to fill up canisters or other containers with quarters earned from doing chores. At the end of the week, the money was collected and counted. The students raised $888 for the American Cancer Society, and presented the funds to Ann Hook, local Relay For Life chairperson.
“I have been and continue to be inspired by people I know who have battled cancer, including my daughter, my husband, both of my parents, dear friends, fellow faculty members, and parents of current and former Lower School students,” Mitchell said. “The students have gained awareness of the strength it takes to battle cancer and the knowledge that they, too, can help cancer victims by working toward a cure.”
“Quarters for a Cure” was one of many service projects Lower School students participate in throughout the school year. Click here for information about other projects.
“It is the goal of the faculty and staff for community service to become an intrinsic part of each student’s life. Young children are very impressionable and sensitive to the needs of others. Participation in outreach projects to help others pays huge dividends now and will only increase in the future with continued participation,” said Diane Lumpkin, Lower School assistant principal. “Children can make a tremendous difference in the lives of other children. By being a part of community service opportunities, students at Darlington Lower School are making the world a better place to live.”
