The kindergarten students of East Elementary participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma research, and for patient services.  Pennies for Patients is one of the Society’s National School & Youth Programs.  It has a double benefit in that it allows students to develop compassion and learn the value of helping others while they are working for a good cause.
The classes raised a grand total of $687.93.  We are very proud of this great effort by the students, parents, and teachers.  Mrs. Tallon’s class was rewarded with a party for being the top fundraising classroom.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, based in White Plains, NY, is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.
The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.  
Since its founding in 1949, the Society has provided more than $360 million for research specifically targeting blood-related cancers.