Boyce Middle School Students Raise Money for MDA

Boyce Middle School students raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Pittsburgh during their annual “March Madness” basketball fundraiser.

The charity tournament brought in $1,500 to help student Rachel Tudi with her campaign to raise money for MDA.

Matthew Dudley, a teacher who works with Rachel, said the school has rallied around her since she had hip surgery in January. The donations from the tournament will be funneled to her “Rachel’s Rockstars” team with the Pittsburgh area MDA.

“We’re trying to support her any way we can,” Dudley said.

The sixth grade students defeated the Boyce staff 31-30, Dudley said.

“All around great day for the students and staff of Boyce Middle School,” he said.

The school also raised $1,000 for MDA in February with Valentine’s Day Grams. The students on Friday presented a check to Patty McGuire with MDA of Pittsburgh.