What’s 22 to 22? April 22-May 22….Our next fundraiser, that is! Each year our school chooses non-profit organizations that will help improve the livelihoods of many humans around the world and in our community. This year, with your help, we have raised thousands of dollars towards many great causes. We will showcase all of our students efforts on Thursday, April 26th @ our Care to the Core event.
Diabetes is a disease that causes your pancreas to stop producing insulin, a hormone that helps provide energy for your body. The cause for type 1 diabetes is still unknown and there is no cure. This disease can lead to complications like blindness, kidney disease and heart disease. People with type 1 diabetes must test their blood sugar several times a day and take multiple shots of insulin just to stay alive.
Oakman School has partnered up with JDRF Kids For A Cure (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) to begin a fundraiser at our school. There are two additional schools running the same fundraiser:) Our goal is to raise $500 dollars. The class that raises the most money will have a choice between a pizza party or an ice cream party . All students who donate will get a colored shoe and have their name written on it. You can display them on the wall across from the art room. The top 5 students in the school who raise the most money will get a prize from JDRF!
On Monday April 22nd, we will have the fundraiser kickoff . A representative from JDRF will come in to talk about the fundraiser and tell our students a little bit about diabetes. Again, the fundraiser will run April 22nd -May 22nd. Look in folders TODAY for a parent letter that explains the fundraiser.
Here’s a link to access our online donation page. Please share:
https://www2.jdrf.org/goto/oakmanelementary
Here are helpful video links to educate students about the cause and what is Type 1 Diabetes?
- What is Type 1 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9LPcSQA9Ic&feature=plcp
- Type 1 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0M4oxBtnXo&feature=share
- Kids Walk Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/132110099?autoplay=1