The boys and girls of Oconee County Elementary School proved to be in a class of their own by donating $1100 for the Haiti Relief fund. On the day of the fundraiser the students wore their pajamas to school and their hearts on their sleeves. Ms. Evilsizors 4th grade class brought in the most money, winning the much coveted ice cream party. This money will help to fund the Red Cross in providing food, shelter, and medical supplies to the impoverished island of Haiti.
“The students felt deep pain for the children and other victims of Haiti. PJ day was a way to raise money quickly and the students themselves could participate” said OCES paraprofessional Elizabeth Marbut.
If these children have you giddy to give, you can donate to support the relief effort in Haiti at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. Mobile donors can text “Haiti” to 90999 to make a $10 contribution. A $10 donation can provide a family with two water cans to store clean drinking water, a blanket appropriate to the climate or other supplies to give people the ability to cook for their families.
