12-03-2025
Annual fundraising campaign underway to honor memory of former student
SEBRING, Ohio – Sebring McKinley High School launched its annual fundraiser to honor the memory of former student and classmate Emily Waseman.
Emily lost her battle with cancer in 2014, when she was only in first grade.
Each year, Sebring students choose a different cause to support in her honor. This year's chosen charity is 50 Legs, an organization dedicated to providing prosthetics to individuals in need.
The fundraising campaign kicked off earlier this month with guest speaker Mrs. Fox, who shared her personal story of resilience after facing a life-altering experience in 2020 that resulted in the loss of both her arms and legs.
'We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Fox for joining us and sharing her inspirational story,' said Nicole Mathias, teacher at Sebring McKinley and advisor for the annual fundraising project. 'Her strength and determination are a true inspiration for our students to kick off their efforts to raise money for 50 Legs, working together to make a difference in the lives of others.'
'We've named our annual fundraising effort 'Emily's Project' as a way to unite our students, staff, and the Sebring community in keeping her memory alive while supporting others,' Mathias said.
The class officers have organized various activities this month, including dollar days, penny wars, a bake sale, and t-shirt sales. At the end of the month, they'll have an assembly to reveal the amount raised.
If you would like to make a contribution or learn more about the fundraiser, contact Nicole Mathias at nmathias@ or Carolyn Hollback at chollback@
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