Updated 11/20/2008 04:38 PM
Students collect pennies for charity
COLTON, N.Y. -- As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, students at Colton-Pierrepont Central had their own "Thanks for Giving" lunch Thursday.
For the past three weeks, students have been bringing in pennies and other coins to donate to a local organization. The fundraiser is part of a national program called Penny Harvest.
The "Thanks for Giving" lunch event is an opportunity for the school to show its appreciation for the students' contribution. As a special treat, teachers and St. Lawrence University football players serve the students their meal.
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“I'm excited because football players are coming and serving us food and it’s really yummy to eat," second grader Grace Roucell said.
"When we get to get out and talk to people in the community, it’s good. It’s good for us and it’s good for the team because maybe these kids will be fans one day and come out and watch us play football," said John Gatti, a St. Lawrence University football player.
Once the school determines how many pennies were donated, students will select an organization to donate the money to.
Last year, the school donated $500 to the Colton-Parishville Neighborhood Center.