(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Students at Lance Middle School raised nearly $47,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a school-wide walk-a-thon held Thursday, demonstrating a commitment to community service and student leadership.
The event took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lance Middle School, 4515 80th St., and marked the culmination of months of fundraising efforts by students, staff, families and community supporters. According to the school, this year’s campaign generated $46,933 to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Lance Middle School hosts a charitable walk-a-thon every three years. The beneficiary is chosen through a student-led process that requires students to research charitable organizations, prepare presentations and participate in a school-wide vote.
This year, students selected the Make-A-Wish Foundation as the organization they wanted to support. School officials said the fundraiser reflects the school’s emphasis on civic engagement, service and student involvement in decision-making.
The school expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed to the effort, including students, staff members, families and community supporters who helped make the campaign a success.
School officials said the fundraising total will help Make-A-Wish continue its mission of granting wishes to children facing critical illnesses.
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