Elwood Students 'Dodge' Cancer

Submitted by Elwood School District

Students at Elwood Middle School rallied together on Nov. 7 to help support families struggling with cancer.

The school’s popular “Dodge Cancer” event drew in more than 300 student-participants, raising funds to benefit those directly affect by the disease. A $10 donation was collected from every participant, allowing them and their teammates to compete in several rounds of dodgeball.

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Along with parents and friends who came to show their support, student-athletes from Elwood-John H. Glenn High School volunteered to serve as referees in the friendly competition. For the fifth consecutive year, the school collaboratively raised more than $5,000 that will be given to families in the community that have loved ones battling cancer.

“This event brings the students and community together for a special cause,” Event Coordinator and Elwood Middle School Teacher Darren Szokoli said. “As students work within their community, they learn they can be responsible for making great things happen.”