On February 9, the PBL Scholars Club hosted the “Walk for Cancer: Winter Walk” with the help of their teacher sponsor, Dr. Miriam Thomas. Their goal? To raise $1,000 for cancer research at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Through the second quarter, PBL Scholars worked with Hopkins to learn about cancer as well as treatments currently being developed. PBL Scholar’s President, Chloe Blair, has this to say about the importance of the service project: “PBL Scholars decided to start this fundraiser because we’ve seen how easily cancer can affect anyone, and how it’s impacted our community. Johns Hopkins’s cancer research helps to save thousands of lives. So by donating and participating in the Winter Walk, you can help to continue that work.”
The event took place during Archers’ period on Friday, February 9. Archers’ classes met down in the Commons to sign in, started their time, and began the walk. Along the way, the classes encountered “obstacles” or activities students had to complete before moving on.
The weather was perfect, the school spirit was strong, and we met our fundraising goal, making our first Winter Walk a success.
Congratulations to the finalists!
Pizza Party Winner: Dr. Brad Rankin
Individual Winner: Ms. Sharon Solorzano
Archers’ Doughnut Party: Mr. Jordan Wright
