Students at Bowler Elementary are taking steps to benefit the American Red Cross through a friendly competition. Grades are competing in a Change War, which began Jan. 8 and continues through Feb. 8. The event is being coordinated by the school’s Cub Government.
The objective is to be the class that raises the most funds by the deadline. The winning class will receive an ice cream party. Proceeds for the event will benefit the lifesaving mission and work of the American Red Cross.
“I am really pleased to see the Cub Government facilitate such a meaningful fundraiser,” said Brandi Dove, second-grade teacher and Cub Government adviser at Bowler Elementary School. “Although they may feel ‘too small’ to make a difference, the impact they are making for the American Red Cross will help many people; some of which may even be from their own community. They can have the pride knowing that because of their hard work, they truly made a difference.”
The Change War is a collaboration between the elementary school and Dan Terrio, a 2002 graduate of Bowler High School and an active American Red Cross volunteer who is competing in the organization’s major fundraiser, “Dancing With Our Stars,” in Green Bay. Terrio and his pro partner, Mina Witte, from Simply Ballroom of Green Bay, will dance for the Bowler students at 9 a.m. Feb. 18. The performance is open to the public.
“It is always humbling to see what youth will do to better their community and better their world, especially when it’s students from the elementary school you attended,” said Terrio, who is employed as a learning facilitator with Humana in De Pere. “When the students approached me to do this fundraiser for the American Red Cross, I was impressed with their passion and energy to give back to their community and help those that are truly in need. Our community should be proud!”
To contribute to Bowler Elementary’s efforts to raise funds for the American Red Cross, contact Dove at 715-793-4101 or brandidove@bowler.k12.wi.us.
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