Hawthorne Class Raises $1,800 For Ryan’s Well Project

ELMHURST, IL — A class at Hawthorne Elementary School in Elmhurst recently raised $1,800 for the 'Ryan's Well' project. The third grade LA Reach class at Hawthorne, taught by Geri Sorrentino, participated in a two-week donation drive to raise money for 'Ryan's Well,' the school said.

'Ryan's Well' is a charitable organization which digs wells to bring clean water to towns in Uganda. The school said the class nearly doubled its original goal, and raised a grand total of $1838.38. This includes over $200 from a student, who asked guests at her weekend birthday party to bring cash donations for Ryan's Well instead of presents.

Photo provided by District 205.