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TROY — W. R. Croman students raced for education on Friday, Oct. 22.
The annual fundraiser is back in the fall this year and is still currently accepting donations from the community. Friday morning was rainy, but that did not stop the classes from having fun outside. Volunteers set up with bubbles and music was playing while the kids ran around the bus loop outside of the school.
“It’s so much fun to see them run with their friends, be able to enjoy the out doors, and this year my daughter Loreli had 42 laps! That’s a huge deal because she doesn’t like to run! She smiled and giggled the whole time,” said organizer and W. R. Croman parent Justine Wolf.
Wolf has volunteered for the cause for years, with each of her own children participating in the event.
All money raised during this time will be put towards school events, field trips, fun days and more.
“The core material is essential but all kids learn differently and deserve much more than just text book learning. Our school offers hands on and educational fieldtrips to ensure that our students get a very well rounded learning environment and more importantly it makes school fun and something to look forward to,” said Wolf. “If we do not reach our goal it will significantly reduce the amount of activities and enrichment the students get from other sources.”
So far, the school has raised about $4,000 of their $17,500 goal, just on business donations alone.
“Yellow Mailers” donation cards will be going out to the Troy community soon and parents and friends of Croman Elementary students.
Donations can still be made to W. R. Croman Elementary. Donations can be mailed to 317 Canton St, Troy, PA 16947.
For more information, you can contact the elementary.