Students extend date for fundraiser

Jan 20, 2015 at 11:37 pm by Observer-Review


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Students extend date for fundraiser

WATKINS GLEN--Since November, seventh-graders at Watkins Glen high school have raised more than $10,000 to build a well for a village in South Sudan through the Water for South Sudan charity. The students were hoping to raise the entire $15,000 for the well before the holidays, but have decided to extend their fundraising until they reach their goal.
During the fall, seventh-graders read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, which tells the story of Nya, an 11-year-old girl in South Sudan who must travel two hours from her home twice a day to get the only water available for her family. The book also tells the story of Salva Dut, founder of Water for South Sudan.
After reading the story, students were inspired to take action. To date they have made over 50 presentations within the district and to other outside organizations to elicit support from all grades and the community said Tammy Kellogg, seventh grade English teacher.
"The response has been tremendous, inspiring the students to push on to reach their goal," Kellogg said. Prior to the holidays, students wrote formal business letters to local organizations seeking their support as well.
The students welcome donations from the community. To contribute, visit www.waterforsouthsudan.org and dedicate your donation to Watkins Glen School. Checks made payable to Water for South Sudan may be mailed to Watkins Glen high school, Attn: Tammy Kellogg; 301 12th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or contact takellogg@wgcsd.org.

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