Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Jefferson and Meadowlark Middle Schools Fight Breast Cancer on the Soccer Field


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.”

For more photos, go to WS/FCS Athletics

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