Track girls use running shoes to raise funds
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November 9, 2009 • Eddie Kahler, Associate Editor
Filed under Sports, Track & Field
The girl’s track team will purchase new equipment after carhopping as a fundraiser at Sonic in Canyon.
Seventeen girls became employees at Sonic on Oct. 17, working for tips and bringing out food, filling trays, and much more. Donations were anything from 3 cents to $70.
“They learned how to deal with the public and work as a team for a common cause,” Coach Deedy Grimes said. “Kids find out that people are willing to help.”
The event was publicized and raised over $500.
“We promoted through radio, online paper, school announcements, and word of mouth,” Grimes said. “It was a success. I would definitely do it again.”
Sophomore Abby Behrens contributed to the cause and said the fundraiser was creative and enjoyable.
“I think it’s a very good way to raise money,” Behrens said. “It was harder than expected. It’s different and fun.”
Donations are still being accepted and t-shirts will go on sale in December.
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