Kernersville
Elementary School has been participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay
for Life.
“It
is a volunteer driven event full of folks who hope and pray that one day we can
eliminate cancer,” said Kathi
Amrich, the data manager at Kernersville Elementary. “Our school
has been hit directly with staff, students and family who have personally
battled this disease. Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either
through their own personal battle or through someone they love.
“Our
school has been awarded many accolades due to their efforts and time spent in
raising thousands of dollars for this worthy cause. The ACS Relay for Life event is a
great opportunity for our school to show how we care about the people in our community
who are affected by this disease. We have raised over $100,000.
“As one third-grade student, Ayden O’Connor, who
personally raised over $120, said, ‘I take cancer seriously.’ Being a part of
this event teaches the children to help others. It is amazing how one small act
can have an impact on so many people. They are an inspiring group of students
who at some time in their lives already knows someone who has or had cancer.
“Each year we do a different fund raiser with the
classrooms. This year’s KES theme is ‘Let’s Lick Cancer.’ We made paper
lollipops to sell for 25 cents. The class that sold the most lollipops was
named the Sweetest Class and earned a Treat Party. The tops fund raisers
in each grade level got lollipops for their efforts. Mrs. Whicker’s third-grade
class raised the most money - $195 - with Mrs. Faircloth’s coming in second - $135.
The Kernersville Relay is June 6 this year at the
Kernersville YMCA. KES will be there in support for those fighting the battle,
honoring those who lost it and recognizing the care givers. Juan Jimenez, a
first grade student in Mrs. Amy Hick’s class is in remission from leukemia. He
has been an inspiration to his classmates and all of us here at KES.”
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