Grantham Academy Students Take Part in Walk to Raise Money for Juvenile Diabetes Research

The National Junior Honor Society and the Student Council at [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Grantham Academy worked on a project together. The students recently raised funds for a cause. They chose a project to benefit the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The project hits close to home. Several Grantham students have Type 1 diabetes.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The foundation’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives.

The Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes is an educational, in-school fundraising program. It educates students about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It also provides them with an opportunity to make a difference by raising money for type 1 diabetes research.

The program fosters an environment of positive character building and community service. Through their efforts, students develop empathy for others. The program also raises awareness of T1D in the community.

The foundation recognizes the campus with a thank you banner and the students with awards. The campus will receive 10 percent of the total amount of money raised. The school can use the money to buy equipment, books, field trips, or anything else your school may need. The program focuses on kids helping kids.

The student members of NJHS and StuCo fundraised for two weeks with a goal of raising $1,000. The celebratory walk took place April 24 at the school. Grantham students with Type 1 diabetes acted as ambassadors led the walk.

The school thanks H-E-B Store #308 (at Aldine-Westfield Rd. and Hirschfield Rd.) for providing fruit and water to participants at the walk. Store manager Chavel Melchor is a Grantham Academy business partner.

Sebrina Shields-Taylor felt that taking part in the program helped increase students’ awareness. Shields-Taylor serves as lead counselor at the campus.

“Not only did the students learn about type 1 and type 2 diabetes,” Shields-Taylor said. “But they also raised money for research. And they helped make a difference. All the students had a great time taking part in Kids Walk for a Cure.“

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