CES 5th Grader, Fellow Classmates Present Check to Teacher Battling Leukemia

Over $5,000 was raised to support Maggie Cole's battle.

Photo courtesy Central Elementary School. 

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - A 5th grade student, her family, and the community have all contributed to an amazing gift.

On Thursday, students and staff gathered at Central Elementary School where Brylee Haring presented a check for $5,258 to her teacher Maggie Cole via FaceTime.

Haring raised the money by creating and selling bracelets for $5 each to support Cole’s battle with leukemia. Her father, Noah, a realtor with Lohmiller Real Estate, matched the proceeds made by his daughter to get to the total above.

Cole was diagnosed with AML earlier this summer and was unable to start the school year with her class. During Thursday’s FaceTime session, Mrs. Cole was able to interact with her students.

“We are truly touched by the incredible support and generosity of our amazing community,” reads a Facebook post from Central Elementary School.

Cole completed her first round of chemotherapy earlier this month. Her next step is going to the out-patient cancer center regularly for blood/platelet transfusions and to get her levels checked.

You can follow Cole’s journey at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maggiercole.

RELATED STORIES

CES Student Selling Bracelets to Support Her Teacher's Battle with Leukemia

More from Local News

Events

Sunman Man Charged with Arson

Charges stem from a camper fire that occurred May 27.

Treasures Await at the Tri-State Antique Market

June 7 at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds

BCSC Holds Staff Appreciation Banquet

Staff members celebrating various years of service were acknowledged, and retirees were honored.

ORVC Announces 2026 Baseball All-Conference Team

Eighteen players earned recognition.

ORVC Announces 2026 Softball All-Conference Team

Milan and Rising Sun shared the conference title.

Milan Softball Captures Sectional Title

The Lady Indians are on a 16-game win streak.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Tucker Wetmore - 3,2,1

Steve Azar I Don't Have To Be Me Til Monday 16:03
Darius Rucker Radio 16:00
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 15:59
Dierks Bentley Every Mile A Memory 15:55