On Oct. 7, students at Meadowlark and Jefferson
middle schools played a soccer game as a way to fight breast cancer. On hand were Joey Hearl, the principal at Meadowlark, and Brad Royal, the
principal at Jefferson.
“Joey and I sold pink and white wristbands as
tickets for the soccer game,” Royal said. “We used all of the money raised
from the wristbands, along with some donations, as a gift for the Susan G.
Komen foundation.”
On the day of the game, students, staff, and parents
were all encouraged to wear pink. Special soccer uniforms were purchased for
the players to support the event. The project raised more than $2,300.
At Jefferson, long-time teacher Debbie Etheridge
died from breast cancer recently. At Meadowlark, a teacher who is currently
recovering from breast cancer and the wife of a coach is battling breast
cancer.
“We were excited to have the support of our
superintendent, assistant superintendent, and middle school athletic director,”
Royal said.
As for the game itself, Meadowlark won in overtime
with penalty kicks.
“We greatly enjoyed our joint fundraising event with
our friends at Meadowlark Middle School,” Royal said. “I’ve always been
overwhelmed with the generosity and caring nature of the students and families
at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and their eagerness to give to this tremendous
cause simply humbles me.
“It is my dream that, with continued support for the
Susan G. Komen Foundation and similar charities, researchers will find a cure
to breast cancer. I am honored that our students, parents, and staff at
TJMS could contribute to this endeavor.”
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