Power of Math Raises Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Archer Street Elementary School students participated in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-A-Thon and collected nearly $1,100, bringing their 11-year total to more than $28,000. Fourth-grade student Jonathan Ward was named school champion in funds collected, having garnered a total of $130.
"The children are learning the life lesson of helping others who are less fortunate," said Archer Street School Principal Paula Lein. "I want to thank the students and the Freeport community for their support."
The top 10 students received prizes for their efforts, including backpacks, blankets, T-shirts, sling bags and certificates. The Math-A-Thon is a fundraising program in which students obtain sponsors for the number of problems completed in a math "funbook" distributed to all participants. Students ask family and friends for pledges based on an amount-per-problem or a one-time donation. After students complete their work, they collect the pledges, and all donations are sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.