Pennies for Patients

The RI Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is currently holding its annual "Pennies for Patients" fundraising drive where schoolchildren bring in spare change to their classrooms to donate over a 3-week period.  This year's drive is taking place March 7 thru March 25, 2011.  Schools, however, can participate during any three weeks that work best for them.

Schools currently participating in Cranston include:

Ace Academy, a participant since 2008
Arlington Elementary School, a participanet since 2004
Chester W. Barrows Elementary School, a participant since 2000
Cranston Sr. High School East, a participant since 2005
Cranston Sr. High School West, a participant since 2000
Doric Day Nursery School, a participant since 2009
Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School, a participant since 2000
Hope Highlands Elementary School, a participant since 2003
Hugh B. Bain Middle School, a participant since 2010
Oak Lawn Elementary School, a participant since 2002
Park View Middle School, a participant since 2000
Robyn's Nest Home Daycare, a participant since 2007
St Paul School, a participant since 2000
Stadium Elementary School, a participant since 2004
Stone Hill Elementary School, a participant since 2004
Western Hills Middle School, a participant since 2006
Woodridge Elementary School, a participant since 2002

Bring in your pennies and participate today!

In 2010, 190 schools throughout Rhode Island, 96,000 students, participated in this fun and educational program and raised $247,848.  Our Rhode Island Chapter has had the highest percentage of participating schools nationally for the last several years.

"The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society donates 74% of all donations toward accomplishing its mission to find a cure for the blood cancers - leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease, and myeloma; funding research and patient aid and services."

For more information call Deborah at LLS at 401-943-8888 or email deborah.watterson@lls.org