Andersonville Elementary runners enjoyed sunshine and bright blue skies at their Fun Run this year, a welcome change.
‘This is the first year in the past three years where the weather is gorgeous,? said Principal Bruce D. Martin. ‘I’m thrilled with the weather.?
Proceeds from the Fun Run, organized by Andersonville Elementary PTO, will fund field trips to Michigan’s Capitol in Lansing, and Detroit symphonies, art museums, and zoo, as well as assemblies, speakers, and the school’s Festival Day.
‘We’ve had tremendous support from our corporate sponsors ? record donations from our corporate friends,? Martin said. ‘It says a lot about community support.?
‘It’s going really well. We have a great crop of sponsors,? said Janet Porter, vice president fundraiser.
‘Kids love it. They have a great time. Parents enjoy joining their kids for a lap or cheering them on.?
The Fun Run had an Olympic theme this year, in honor of the summer games in China. Classes represented countries earning gold medals at the games.
Students collected donations and pledges per mile. They ran laps on an outdoor track at the school’s back lawn, collecting rubber bands around their wrists for each lap completed.