Thursday, November 27, 2008
Good Things Are Happening
GARNEAU SCHOOL STUDENT DONATES $10,000 TO RYAN'S WELL FOUNDATION
On Friday, November 28 at 1 p.m., Finn Case, a Grade 2 student at Garneau School, will present a cheque for $10,000 to Ryan Hreljac, founder of Ryan's Well Foundation. Finn has raised the money by selling lemonade at home and school; sending letters to companies and organizations; and holding a benefit concert at the school. Finn also received donations from students at McNally and Westglen Schools.
Ryan's Well Foundation, is a non-profit organization that builds wells in areas of the world that lack clean drinking water. Since 1998, Ryan's Well has built 461 wells in 16 countries, bringing clean water and sanitation services to nearly 600,000 people.
For further information, contact:
Lyndi Karbonik, Principal
Garneau School
10925 - 87 Avenue
780.433.1390.
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9