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 that have or currently are participating in Johnston include:
Brown Avenue Elementary School, a participant since 2000
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Nicholas A Ferri Middle School, a participant 5 of the last 10 years
St Rocco School, a participant since 2006
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Thornton Elementary School, a participant from 2000 – 2005 and in 2010
Winsor Hill Elementary School, a participant since 2004
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."
There is still time to join this program. For more information call Deborah at LLS at 401-943-8888 or email deborah.watterson@lls.org
