Students giving up cellphones, TV to support local nutrition programs
For Immediate Release
February 29, 2016
GUELPH, Ontario – This Friday, students will give up something they love for a day to raise funds for student nutrition programs.
March 4 is Live Free Day, which encourages people to live without something they may take for granted – like watching television, or using a cellphone – to show support for those who live without every day.
The Live Free campaign is organized by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. Money raised during the campaign goes to the charity’s Food and Friends program, which supports 105 student nutrition programs in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.
On Friday, students will make a pledge to give up something they love and will donate a toonie to the campaign. Friends and family are also invited to sponsor students’ efforts. All of the funds raised will go directly back to the school’s nutrition program.
A number of Upper Grand schools are participating in the Live Free challenge, to support their school’s nutrition program and help local children live free from hunger.
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For more information:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
[email protected]
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