Youtube video about AT/RT posted by Dana Farber Cancer Institute
One of our students, 6 year old Avalanna, is the inspiration behind an upcoming Spin-a-thon to raise funds for CURE AT/RT NOW. Her family helped set up this charity to fund research and treatment at Dana Farber for AT/RT, a devastating form of pediatric cancer. Friends have rallied to organize a weekend fundraiser, April 27-29th, at Latitudes and Spa Ni'Joli in Methuen. Their goal is to raise $80,000 by having 80 teams raise a $1,000 each.
Sweetsir Staff Members have put together a team, called "The Sweetsir Spinners", to participate in the 24 hour spin-a-thon, which begins at noon on Friday. We would love to have parents and other community members join us! To help sponsor our bike, donation can be sent in this week to the Sweetsir School office (cash or checks made payable to Cure AT/RT). We are also looking for adults and older teens to spend time riding the stationary bike. To find out which shifts still need to be filled, contact our team captain Mrs. Erica Wentworth at email: ewentworth@prsd.org. This is a wonderful way to show beautiful Avalanna our support!