There is not a satisfactory way to thank the Students and the Teaching Staff of Sunset Park Elementary. My words cannot tell you what an incredible job the Sunset Park Trojans Attack Cancer group did to quickly organize one of the most amazing events for the L&L Society. Pictures cannot show you the students' enthusiasm and the staff enthusiasm for this afternoon's event in the 100 degree heat. Kay Brohl went with me this morning, bearing SPTAC personalized water bottles for all and the prize of the dirt bike and helmet. Zac's dad, sister Erin ,and her boyfriend Chris also drove up for the event and gratefully so. The day began early with Cassie and 12 teachers bravely biking a 6-mile route to school and being met by all the cheering students.
Zac was able to call from "somewhere" in Kansas,spoke to the kids and did the count down for the biking and the dancing to begin.
Ms. Cagle and her staff had roped off the dancing area and the track for the bikers Their individual activities continued for 60 minutes, cut short by a few minutes due to the excessive heat and the popsicle treats. The participants were watered frequently and supervised by the school nurse.
Today was also the last day of the Coin Races, the Dollar Day.
The Honor balloons were released as the names of loved ones and friends were read.
An Honor board also listed the names of those affected by cancer in the school family.
The media attended with the Herald reporters there and the reporters of the local TV stations.
The TOTAL raised for SPTAC....$3100.00 -- THREE times the goal that they had set!
There are many aspects of this fundraiser that stand out. The idea was the students' when Ms. Cagle told them of their family friend following the same Oregon trail as the one mentioned in their textbooks. The students decided to raise funds for Zac and his journey for the LLS. A trio of students spearheaded the efforts, the 4th grade submitted proposals and ideas for fundraising, and involved the entire elementary school of 350 students. The teaching staff with Ms. Cagle were all involved and happily so. Their energy was limitless. Their attitude inspiring. They were so proud and so happy to do what they did and attacked it with such vigor that it would put most adults to shame. There were smiles everywhere despite the heat and humidity.
$3100 for an incredible cause and the Sunset Park Trojans, grades 1-5 only spoke of all the people that they would help. One mother was a lymphoma survivor.
How could not one walk away unaffected by this unselfish, generous and huge effort.
In leaving the Sunset Park Elementary School, we discussed how well behaved, friendly and mannerly the students were... Hats off to the entire teaching staff and Ms. Cassie Cagle. We appreciate Barbara and Pansy from the District office also showing up and dancing in that heat..
As soon as I remember how to transfer pictures on the blog, we have some great pictures.......... What an impressive day!
*posted by Zac's mom who wishes that Zac could have been there to see what he inspired and then to be inspired by the entire student body* Unbelievable....*
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