The Waveland PTO had their big fundraiser a few weeks ago - an educational triathalon. It was the first time they tried this particular activity and it was very successful. The kids were asked to get sponsors for their participation in the event. Letters were sent to a list of individuals the parents provided. Local businesses also sponsored prizes for the kids who raised money.
The day of the event, which included reading, writing letters to soldiers, and an obstacle course in PE, the kids were encouraged to wear camo. It gave us an excuse to get Camden some new RealTree gear.
Last year's big fundraiser made just a few hundred dollars. This year's made close to $7000! Camden was top fundraiser in kindergarten and got a monetary prize. In addition, every kid that provided a sponsor list was put in a drawing for the other prizes. Every kid got about 4 items. Camden also won a jump rope, a coupon for a free Frosty from Wendy's, a high-end pair of pink camo sunglasses (provided by a local optometrist), and 5 passes to Buccaneer Bay (a small waterpark at a hotel in Lafayette).
I get asked almost daily if we can go!
1 comment:
Fun! Glad to hear that she won such great prizes:)
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