Can you spare some change?

This week Hopewell Students have been participating in coin collection using their own change boxes and a "penny war."  All the money collected for "Pennies for Patients" goes to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and benefits patients and research for blood cancer.  The collection period ends tomorrow and so far the response and generosity of our students has been overwhelming!  The Hopewell community never ceases to amaze when giving is concerned.  Once again, way to go Mustangs!



(P.S.  Our "Teens for Jeans" campaign, which ended on the 10th, collected 792 jeans!)

Pennies for Patients

Our next campaign is Pennies for Patients.  We will collect loose change and donate the money to leukemia research.  Donations of gallon jug containers are also appreciated to hold the change in.  We appreciate everyone's help making this fund raiser a success!

How to Stay Involved

Many students at HMS have expressed that they want to be a part of Rachel's Challenge, but cannot attend club meetings.  Every student can participate.  Here are some great ideas to get you started:

• We are now on Facebook.  "Like" our Hopewell Friends of Rachel page and share all that you do for others!
• E-mail us at hopewellfriends@gmail.com with questions, comments, project ideas--anything!
• We are participating in Aeropostale's Teens for jeans campaign.  All you have to do is donate a pair of jeans to your homeroom teacher.  Help us meet our goal of collecting 1,257 jeans (one per student).

Also, some kudos for the HMS knitting club.  Students and teachers made scarves that will be worn by athletes during the Special Olympics.  Great job!