Lindenhurst Students Donate ‘Dimes for Diabetes’

The faculty, staff and students of William Rall Elementary School collectively raised close to $340 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The effort was lead by kindergarten teacher, Michelle Keogh, whose daughter has Type 1 diabetes. Kindergarten and first-grade classes raised approximately $200 during their Dimes for Diabetes drive. The top fundraising class was Christine Pelo's first grade with a total of $54.69.

The staff at William Rall joined the cause and purchased paper sneakers for donations, raising an additional $140. The funds raised went to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a valuable resource to many families like the Keogh family.

Photo courtesy of Lindenhurst Union Free School District