Big Rapids Middle School Students Raise Money for the Fight Against Childhood Leukemia

The families of BRMS students have once again amazed us with their generosity.                      

Our October fundraiser raised $1,035.28 in one week!  The students raised money through an activity called Coin Wars.  On Monday through Thursday, students spent the last few minutes of the day walking through the halls depositing money in jars held by teachers.  The teachers with the highest amount of money in their jars at the end of the week agreed that they would be dunked in a dunk tank during Friday's Autumn Assembly.  The teachers who "won" this contest were Mrs. Somsel, Mr. Brejcha, Mrs. Pippin, and Mr. Blatchford.

Because of the weather, the dunk tank was substituted by pies in the face.  Thanks to the students and their families for contributing to this great cause.  Thanks to the student council for hosting this competition and for counting the change.

The BRMS student council will be donating $500 in gift cards to a Big Rapids family for their frequent trips to Grand Rapids where their son is being treated for leukemia.  BRMS will be also be donating $535.28 to the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed and helped to make this fundraiser a success.