FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pinecrest community rallies together
$8,000 in fundraising and still counting
28 September 2005, Belleville, Ontario—Recent fundraising at Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School has brought in a record amount for the Terry Fox Foundation.

At Pinecrest, students and staff are keen to support worthy causes, especially those of a local nature. Last year the school community raised $5,046 when fundraising efforts were focused on raising money for cancer research in honour of two Pinecrest families who were stricken by the disease.

This year when students and staff decided to participate in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, a double challenge was issued: if the school community surpassed last year’s contributions principal Jamie Robb would have his hair cut by the top sponsor, and vice-principal Leanne Phillips would kiss a farm animal.

The result? The challenge was met and surpassed! Through generous donations from the Pinecrest community, students exceeded the challenge and raised over $8,000, with a final count still to come.

“The Pinecrest community rallies together for school initiatives,” remarks Jamie Robb, Principal. “As a new principal to the school, I am thrilled to see the support Pinecrest receives from families and businesses alike.”

The school extends a special thank you to the local fire and police services, and the merchants of Main Street, Bloomfield for assisting in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope.

Media representatives are invited to a celebration assembly
Date: Friday, September 30
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School, 27 Corey Street, Bloomfield

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has 46 elementary and eight secondary schools serving 18,400 students, employing 1,070 teachers and 705 support staff. The Board covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south, and Quinte West to the west.

For information, contact:
• Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, (613) 966-1170, or 1 800 267-4350, ext. 2354