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Letter to the editor: Walk for Education thanks

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation would like to extend a sincere thank you to the students, teachers, parents and community members who participated in the 12th Annual Walk for Education and/or the 5th Annual 5K Race for Education on Oct. 18. A record number of racers and walkers turned out on Saturday to show support for their schools. More than 3,000 students, parents and community members walked down Franklin Street to Lincoln Center led by the Carrboro High School Marching Band.

The Walk and Race for Education showcase the commitment of families and the community to public education. These community-based events are fun for families and show enthusiasm for the district’s goals of health and physical fitness.

Throughout the event, many schools celebrated their school’s history by displaying their “Centennial Spirit” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Alumni from Lincoln High School were also in attendance and participated with pride. Schools walked in the order of their founding as part of the centennial celebration.

Both events enabled participants to raise funds for individual programs at their own schools. This year, school-raised funds reached over $66,000. Participation in the 5K race increased by 64 more runners than last year, creating additional funds for schools.

The Post-Walk Carnival at Lincoln Center helped schools earn an additional $10,000 at the various food, game and activity booths, with 100 percent of those profits going back to the individual schools.

The Public School Foundation deeply appreciates the generosity of scores of volunteers (including high school students and UNC students); our masters of ceremonies at the race and walk, Eric Montross and Nick Didow; as well as the contributions of our corporate sponsors and businesses who donated gifts in kind.

Volunteers, students, teachers, school liaisons, principals, community leaders, business sponsors, PSF board members, the Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC helped to make the day a great success. All of these people are further examples of the giving spirit of our community.
Thank you.

Allison Worthy, president; Lynn Lehmann, past president;
John Anderson, corporate sponsor chair;
Julie Strine and Ashley Wilson, race co-chairs;
Suki Newton, school rep liaison;
Kim Hoke, executive director
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation

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