This year Sunquam participated in the “Heart of Gold” Project for Pediatric Cancer. A former student from Sunquam Jordan Belous started this Heart of Gold program in the hopes of bringing awareness and having September GO GOLD similar to the support during October’s Pink for Breast Cancer. Jordan was in my second grade class in 2006 and even as a second grader showed such great compassion and character towards others. I was beyond proud when I saw what she was accomplishing with her fundraising efforts as a young adult and I couldn’t wait to join her and help with such a great cause. Students, Teachers and Staff Members at Sunquam all joined together to raise $1,387 that was donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for pediatric research. I am honored to have a former student making a difference in so many kids’ lives. Jordan is such a GREAT example of how ONE person can make a huge difference! She is an example of what I try to instill in all of the kids I teach. I know she will continue to shine like the Sunquam Star she is. If you would like to learn more about this program you can visit http://whippediatriccancer.org/
