Homely Retreats launches blue school fundraiser, raises $1,800
Several southern schools have been decked out in blue for the launch of annual Homely Retreats Day.
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SEVERAL southern schools have been decked out in blue for the launch of annual Homely Retreats Day.
The idea for a yearly fundraiser emerged when Homely Retreats founder Jay Chipman visited her former school Bayview Secondary College late last year to talk about her charity.
Ms Chipman, who founded Homely Retreats after her battle with breast cancer, said the kids were so inspired by her work organising free weekends away for cancer patients and their families they decided to launch the August 26 blue event.
She said a bus of Bayview Secondary College students visited South Arm Primary, Clarendon Vale Primary, Lauderdale Primary and Rokeby Primary on the day to judge the best dressed students and educate them on the importance of community.
“98 per cent of students at every school were dressed in blue, I was very impressed,” she said.
She said the day’s efforts raised more than $1,800.
“We tried to count up the money while we were at the schools to show them how much they raised,” Ms Chipman said.
“It was very overwhelming I could have easily cried.”
Bayview Secondary College year eight co-ordinator Peter Goward said he felt proud to see the crazy-costumed kids come together for families in need of quality experiences.
“It shows even in grade one they can do something to help someone, you don’t have to wait until you’re an adult,” he said.
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