17-03-2025
Jenison students raise thousands for NC flood victims
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Jenison third graders raised thousands of money to help students still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, where flooding destroyed their elementary school.
On Friday, third graders at Sandy Hill Elementary spoke with those students over Zoom to share that they raised $5,308. The students have been working on the plan since October 2024 after their teacher, Tina Ryan, asked how they could help.
Jenison students plan fundraiser for North Carolina flood victims
The students came up with a number of ways to raise money during a fundraiser in the Jenison Junior High School gym last week. They had a book sale, a bake sale and a beverage stand with hot chocolate and lemonade. About 500 people showed up.
The students also collected pop cans during the fundraiser but had to explain what 'pop' was to the North Carolina kids.
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