The event was held Friday, March 27 and students participating were from Bowling Green, Franklinton Junior High and Franklinton High School.
The Dream Factory was established in 1980 and grants dreams to critically and chronically ill children from the ages of three to 18. The Dream Factory is the nation’s second largest dream granting organization, giving over 25,000 dreams since its inception.
 Bowling Green School students participating in the fundraiser for Dream Factory are shown above, front row, left to right: Morgan Boone and Jennifer McGruder; second row, Danny Bosch, Dylon Varnado, Drake Adams, Mercedes Goings, Sydney Weade and Seth McVea. Standing behind the students is Principal Bill Murray. Advertisement |
When asked about participating in community projects, Jennifer McGruder a BGS senior said, “I think it’s for a very good cause. I feel privileged t be able to participate in raising money to benefit an organization such as the Dream Factory.”
Principal Bill Murray added, “The fundraiser went quite well.It afforded the students a chance to do something positive for their community.”
Students at Franklinton Jr. High also took advantage of the free dress day. Eighth grader Hannah Pittman said, “The fundraiser was definitely for a good cause.”
Classmate Kallie Sheridan echoed Pittman’s beliefs adding “I think more young people should get involved in community projects.”
“We definitely need more community projects.We at FJHS feel privileged to partner with the Fraternal Order of Police to help benefit an organization like the Dream Factory,” said Assistant Principal Billy Breland.
Opting to change pace a little, students at Franklinton High School were allowed to wear a hat to class instead of the free dress day. The FOP partnered with the Interact club at the school. Interact Club focuses on community based projects and fundraisers.
Members advertised the free hat day throughout the school via posters and student announcements. Caleb Parker, who serves as the Interact Club District President and also heads up community service and fundraising for the group had positive things to say about the project.
“It makes you feel good to be able to help others. We even had students who chose to donate money and didn’t take advantage of the free hat day,” he said.
“I think it’s fantastic that the schools participated in the fundraiser. I hope events like this can foster an exponential growth in fundraising activities and teach students the importance of becoming involved in community based projects,” said FOP member and event organizer Lt. Justin Brown. “We have all been affected in one form or another or have knowledge of a family with a child battling a terrible disease.”
Brown recalled most recently one, FJHS student, Logan Emmons who was mentioned on several occasions by his classmates at the junior high school.
He also mentioned Adrianna Cavanagh, two-year-old daughter of Joe and Stephanie Simmons Cavanagh who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer.
Donations for Adrianna can be made through the local Capital One Bank via Adrianna Kate Cavanagh Donation. Information regarding Adrianna’s progress and fundraising events can be found at Strongforadrianna.blogspot.com.
The Corbett W. Penton Lodge Fraternal Order of Police was founded in late 2008 by members of the Franklinton Police Depart-ment. To date, the lodge has offered scholarships to local area students, raised money for the Dream Factory and is currently working on a project to benefit athletes at Franklinton High School.
To make donations to the Corbett W. Penton Lodge Fraternal Order of Police,contact Sgt. Randall Penton at the Franklinton Police Department.The Corbett W. Penton Lodge FOP was founded in late 2008 by members of the Franklinton PD.
To date, the lodge has offered scholarships to local area students, raised money for the Dream Factory and is currently working on a project to benefit athletes at Franklinton High School.
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