Below is the note that was in last weeks Friday folder regarding Pennies for Patients -
Dear Parents:
It’s time to empty that coin jar, clean out those couch cushions and check your pockets for Pennies for Patients! Estimates indicate that $10.5 billion in loose change is sitting idle in American households! Let’s put some of that chunk of change to a good cause! Beginning on February 2, our school will be collecting spare change and other donations to support Pennies for Patients, a cancer education program and fundraiser benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This organization makes good use of the money to fund research for a cure. All contributions are welcome throughout the month, in addition to the weekly themes. Many families inquire about checks, which are very much welcomed! Please make checks payable to: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS WEEKLY THEMES:
WEEK 1: (February 2-6): Coin Week –Bring at least a coin every day!
Monday: Bring a penny
Tuesday: Bring a nickel
Wednesday: Bring a dime
Thursday: Bring a quarter
Friday: Bring a dollar for a colorful certificate to hang on our Wall of Hope. You will get one certificate for every dollar you bring and your name will be displayed on our Wall of Hope. You can also buy certificates in honor of or in memory of loved ones. Buy as many certificates as possible!
Parents: These certificates are available for purchase all month! Please feel free to come in and buy in honor of loved ones!
WEEK 2: (February 9-13) Have a Heart for Leukemia:
Jubilee Foods has generously donated 400 heart cookies for our fundraiser. On Friday, February 13, bring money to purchase heart cookies for Pennies for Patients.(Priced at 2/$1, purchase as many as you wish). Thanks to Jubileee for your generosity!
WEEK 3: ( February 17-20) Cozy Up for a Good Cause!
Bring in a dollar to wear comfy pjs or clothes to support for Pennies for Patients.
WEEK 4: (February 23-27): Hats On for Leukemia!
On Wednesday, February 24, bring in a dollar to wear a favorite hat for Pennies for Patients. (*This is conference week, please come in and buy a certificate for our Wall of Hope. This is a great time to honor grandparents in a meaningful way!)
***On Thursday, February 5, we will be selling Caribou Coffee and certificates for our Wall of Hope. The Navarre Caribou generously donated the coffee to our fundraiser. Thanks to our Navarre Caribou!
Sincerely Yours,
The Shirley Hills Pennies for Patients Committee
