2008.11.11
In the Pink for the Cure at Read Mountain Middle School
RMMS faculty Pink for the Cure
Some school information from Pam Austin:
Read Mountain Middle School Builders Club recently completed activities in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Throughout October, students sponsored various events linked to Passionately Pink for the Cure! This cause is near and dear to the hearts of all at Read Mountain as 6th grade teacher Joyce Mandeville is currently battling breast cancer.
The month began with an awareness day and everyone wearing pink ribbons. Pink t-shirts were also ordered and sold to raise funds for breast cancer research. Charlie Chalaine’s in Vinton helped with the rush order on the t-shirts, also waiving the fee for screen printing thus increasing our funds raised for the cause. P.E. teacher Summer Underwood assisted in preparations and activities from purchasing and organizing pink ribbons for the entire school to helping with lunch time activities. Art teacher Suzanne Sellars and her classes made a beautiful banner with a pink ribbon. All students were able to sign this banner during their P.E. classes. Students were able to purchase pink paper ribbons during lunch. These were then hung on pink yarn in the cafeteria.
Fridays throughout October were designated as “Pink for the Cure”. Everyone was encouraged to wear pink and walk on the track before school. During Red Ribbon Week, students were able to wear hats one day for a donation to the cause.
The response was overwhelming. Students and staff joined together to support Mrs. Mandeville and raise funds. Monies raised by the students for Mrs. Mandeville were given to her in the form of a gift card to help with transportation expenses during her treatments. The donation for the Susan G. Komen Foundation totaled 1,268.22!
The Read Mountain Builders Club is sponsored by the Botetourt Kiwanis.
OTHER RECENT READ MOUNTAIN COVERAGE:
* Nov. 11: Read Mountain girls' basketball team wins first game
* Oct. 23: Photos from Red Ribbon Week at Read Mountain Middle School
* Oct. 24: Read Mountain uses outdoor classroom at Camp Bethel
* Oct. 23: Photo of Read Mountain runners who won Fincastle 5K
* Oct. 17: Read Mountain defeats Central Academy in football 26-0
* Oct. 16: Read Mountain helps League of Older Americans
* Oct. 13: Photos from Middle School Band Night
* Oct. 3: Photos of Read Mountain volleyball vs. Andrew Lewis
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