Kids Raise Money for Hospice Sign

 

Students from Fairview show off their award from their
philanthropic efforts. Photo courtesy of Hospice of Lansing.

Each year, Mrs. Fuller’s Resource Room students at Forest View Elementary School raise money to donate to a charity. This year, the sale of the beautiful crystals raised $651.55 plus 50 Mexican pesos. The children donated the funds to the school’s neighbor, Hospice of Lansing Residence.

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    Rating: PG
    Bottom Line: ***1/2

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