Saturday, June 5, 2010

National Honor Society Raises Funds through Powder Puff Football Exhibition


On Monday, May 31st the Avery High School chapter of the National Honor Society sponsored a powder puff football game as a fund raiser on behalf of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The game, originally to be played last week, was rescheduled to Monday from last week due to inclement weather and was a fun event for all.

Powder puff football involves two teams of ladies (cheerleaders, players from other sports, etc.) squaring off against one another in a game of flag football. The two squads were ladies representing the senior class versus a team of ladies representing the junior class. The juniors had the upper hand early with an interception return by Megan Robbins, and teammate Katelynn Eudy scored twice on interception returns en route to a 49-14 win.

The importance of the game was not the final score as much as the cause to come together. Avery’s students, players, and coaches raised $1,052 to help the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 193,000 children around the world.

Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.

A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enables the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.

As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish.