(Mrs. Tammy Ackerson and 7th grader Annika Patrick giving gift cards to Michelle Ford, Spooner Health's Infusion Director, for patients receiving chemo)
Spooner middle school students were busy this fall raising money for a great cause. Student Council member, 7th grader Annika Patrick, had the idea to raise money for people receiving chemotherapy at Spooner Health. The entire 5th through 8th grade student council loved the idea and were excited about doing something that would truly make a difference during a very difficult time in people’s lives.
“The entire student council got on board and ran with it,” said Mrs. Tammy Ackerson, Spooner 7th grade teacher and student council advisor. “The students were very passionate about helping local people going through cancer.”
The entire school participated in the fundraising events organized by the student council. The events included taping the principal, Mr. Larrabee, to the wall, a pie-in-the-face contest, bake sales, middle school dance and bracelet sales.
The students raised over $1,400! They used the money to purchase VISA gift cards which were given to Michelle Ford, Spooner Health’s infusion director, to pass onto patients receiving chemotherapy. “We are so grateful for all of the students’ hard work and passion for helping people in our community,” said Ford. “This is such a generous and meaningful gift to pass on to our patients receiving chemo.”
(Spooner Middle School Student Council Members organized fundraising efforts for people going through cancer treatment)
Last Update: Dec 27, 2016 8:17 am CST
