The Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School community recently raised $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society during their Crush Cancer/Relay for Life event.
The school was originally looking to raise $5,000, but doubled their fundraising goal.
The money was raised through the sale of Crush Cancer t-shirts and hoodies, collecting pledges and the sale of luminaries.
The June 16 fundraising event started off with a superhero themed “Playday with a Purpose.” Students enjoyed the outdoor stations, and the school spirit was amazing, said a press release.
The Relay for Life took place in the afternoon as staff and students gathered for an important assembly. Student-decorated luminaries lined the front of the gym to pay tribute, honour lost loved ones and supported those living with cancer.
After recognizing the efforts of the organizers and student volunteers involved in planning this day, they acknowledged the important guests of honour - the cancer survivors who are family members of the school community.
“In a stunning tribute, survivors courageously led the walk outdoors where the Immaculate school community followed and cheered them on!” said the press release.
The school would like to thank the many volunteers, the survivors, the students, parents and staff at Immaculate Conception for making this an amazing fundraising initiative.
