Southwest Local Schools Raise $25K For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Kids and teachers had all sorts of fun ideas to raise the big donation.

A Harrison Junior School teacher gets his head shaved by students to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Harrison Junior School photo.

(Harrison, Oh.) – Southwest Local School District students and staff raised thousands for a good cause on their Day of Service.

Students and teachers were encouraged to bring in spare change for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. When all the coins were counted, the donation totaled $25,092.13.

According to the school district, schools throughout the district participated in bake sales, penny wars, "chuck your change" in the carpool lane, extra recess incentives and more, but the highlight of the campaign were the "Teacher Dares" performed by staff members at Crosby Elementary, Harrison Junior School and Harrison High School.   

Students took on some wacky dares, too, including dying their hair, eating bugs, and cracking eggs on their head to encourage donations. Even teachers did some crazy things such as men shaving their legs and women letting their students apply their makeup.

“We are grateful to the students, parents and community members who contributed to the cause,” the district said.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

Governor Braun Celebrates One Month of Cheapest Gas in the Country

AAA Fuel Prices show that Indiana has the cheapest regular gasoline of any state in the country

Fourth of July Events in Eagle Country

There are lots of ways to celebrate our Independence

Dearborn County Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Welcomes New Agent

The new agent is a Jac-Cen-Del HS graduate.

SCAI Names Individual, Team Academic All-State Teams

EC, Milan, Rising Sun and JCD were represented.

Nine Local Stars Earn All-State Honors

The Softball Coaches Association of Indiana recently released their 2026 All-State Teams

SEI Hoop Stars Compete at All-Star Classic

South Dearborn, Batesville, South Ripley and East Central were represented

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Runaway June - We Were Rich

Pam Tillis When You Walk In The Room 22:28
Justin Moore Point At You 22:25
Ronnie Milsap Daydreams About Night Things 22:23
Zach Top There's The Sun 22:19