Coesse Elementary School to host Relay for Life Day on May 28
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The staff, students and administration at Coesse Elementary School will once again reach into their pockets and into their hearts to make a difference for those facing cancer in Whitley County.
For the third consecutive year, Coesse Elementary School will be holding Relay for Life Day – the culmination of fundraising efforts and a lot of fun. Last year, the school raised over $1400 for the American Cancer Society’s Whitley County Relay for Life and according to Coesse teacher Brandi Duncan, who is helping to coordinate the initiative, she expects the school may surpass that amount this year.
“Students will be collecting coins during the month of May by doing extra chores, selling memorial and honorary flags, or asking family members to give to this worthy cause,” Duncan writes.
After a month of working and fundraising, the students will be rewarded with an afternoon of fun beginning at 1:10 p.m. on May 28 at the school. Duncan shared that in addition to a check presentation to the Whitley County Relay for Life, the students will participate in challenges and “super soak” their new principal, Tammy Weimer. They will also participate in a kid-sized relay event around their track and visit various activities booths. Additionally, staff will enjoy sundaes and office staff karaoke.
“This promises to be a special event that will help our community and our students learn how they can make a difference in their world concerning cancer research,” added Duncan.