The Franciscan Sisters and St. Francis of Assisi Faculty and students participated in Cancer Awareness this past week. During Wednesday’s school mass the students carried up candles in remembrance those who died of cancer, those who survived and their caregivers. Survivors were mentioned by name in the prayers of petition. Thursday, pink table cloths covered the cafeteria tables and pink lemonade was “on tap”. Come Friday the students came in with pledge sheets and monies for the cancer walk slated for the afternoon. At 2:00 everyone poured out of their classrooms and headed for the field behind the school. Mrs. Lewis gave a countdown and students and teachers began doing laps. The aim was for everyone to do 5 laps. Some did more and little ones did less, but it all averaged out to a worthwhile activity.
The fifth and sixth graders were ready to go!
The Principal, Mrs. Lewis giving directions on where to go. Five laps if able!
And the students and faculty were off!
Sister Kathleen kept close track of her students. They are so precious at that age!
A quiet place in the shade to rest.
After the long walk a refreshing bottle of water or a snow cone hit the spot!
Ahhh! The pause that refreshes!
A week of remembrance, prayer, and fun.
The students raised $384 which was given to the American Cancer Society.