Sunday, May 15, 2016

Race for Education 2016

Last year was the very first Race for Education fund raising  by the St. Joseph, the school where my kids goes.  It's a great effort and collaboration of the school and parents especially the one who  were in the committee.  They held the second Race for education this year on April 22nd.
I want to thank all of friends and family who sponsored our kids to participate in the event.  You guys helped greatly in achieving  the success of this fund raising.

Last year's mascot is from Wildthing but this year, it was from Mr. Rooter , the company is is also made a huge contribution/donation to the  event.
Our neighbor Don came and participated as well.  HIm and his wife were   some of the people who sposored our kids.
I hope that the next time they do this kind of event that it would be outdoors.  I think it would be more fun  than just walking/running inside the gymnassium.
The Race for Education was a wonderful event, it raises awareness  for a healthy  lifestyle and it helps the school  to get  extra funds.    This showcased the camaraderie between the school and the  parents/family of every students.  The students  learned  the value of supporting this kind of event to help the school.
This activity prved to be a great  way for health and wellness not only for the students and the faculty but also to the family.  What a way to burn calories with your friends. 
The total contribution from  donors this year is $28,799.80.  IT exceeded the amount collected last year.  So after  deducting all the expenses, the school had a total net  of $25,114.70.  This would help to maintain  the low tuition of the school and to carry out some of the projects that the school is planning to do for the benefit of the students.  As  private school doesn't get full funding from the governement, we have to be creative on how to  support  our school so they would continue to  provide quality education without charging too much for tuition fees.  This was a great collaboration  between the school and the  family  of students.  Again, a huge thank you for all the donors for your continued support to the school. Without you, this would not be possible.  

26 comments:

  1. Awww! I bet this is a very fun and memorable event for you and your family Sis. From the looked in their faces, they're very happy and had a blast.

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  2. The joy to see each kids' smiling face is precious. it something they will value and to cherish those who help them make the event possible.

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  3. Wow. That was an awesome event! It makes me happy that every one came together to help raise funds for the benefit of the school!

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  4. such a fun a cool activity, hope schools here can think of this kind activity to lower the high school fees

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  5. Any fund raising activity for education is a worthwhile activity. Seems like your children had a lot of fun as well.

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  6. This is not only a great way to raise funds, but a good opportunity to bond with the family. Shooting two birds with one stone.

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  7. Wow! It's great to know that private schools in your place create such activity to make funding for the school needs and don't hurt the pockets of the parents of the students. I just hope that people across the world will also come up with such creative activity. It indeed doesn't just help the school and the staff but also the students and its family as well.

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  8. I'm all for anything that encourages kids to live a healthy lifestyle. I hope next year they can get outside for the race :)

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  9. What a fun race and a very important one to support the school. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun :)

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  10. We go to a private school also and any creative fundraising helps the school is worth it. It looks like you guys had a blast.

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  11. What a great fundraiser! Plus it's a great way for kids to get exercise. Looks like a fun day for all.

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  12. This sounds like a fun activity to get kids up and moving! Great post!

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  13. Education is such an important part of a society. This race sounds like it's so much fun and it's definitely for an amazing cause!

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  14. What an amazing event to try and help raise funds, it looks like everyone really enjoys the day both students and their family. x

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  15. What an amazing event for raising funds!! My kids love taking part in fund raisers at their school, the schools need the extra funding so much

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  16. Oh wow, that's amazing. Hoping this type of events continue to talk about healthy lifestyle and how lovely your neighbors helped too

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  17. What an great and awesome way to get people excited about Education/Health & Wellness. I think it is very important to teach our kids the importance of staying active and living an health life style.

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  18. This sounds like a feat event to get more funds for the school. Love the pictures of your kids and your neighbor! How sweet.

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  19. It's so important to create awareness about a healthy lifestyle. Sounds like this was a great event and fundraiser for you kids.

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  20. This idea is enjoying for kids and helps them to stay healthy.. They can learn a lot from this activities..

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  21. This fund raising events is a great idea.. The kids will enjoy and helps them much to learn more and awareness when it comes to health matter.

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  22. What an awesome event to raise awareness about a healthy way of life! It looks like the kids had fun!

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  23. Such great pictures! What an awesome day, hope you enjoyed! -Lynzy

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  24. Looks like a great time was had by all. You raised a ton of money too!

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  25. Great activity for children and very much alive for parents too. Luckily,kids have more time to bond and explore things outside the house.

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  26. looks like a fun event, but I agree it would be better if they do it outdoor. Next time maybe.

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