By: Holly Hollman
SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary first graders who visited City Hall a few months ago asked how they can make a difference in their community.
City of Athens Relay for Life Team Captain Holly Hollman told them the team collects cola tabs and along with Elkmont Church of Christ, sends them to Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. RMHM provides support for children and families who have a child undergoing treatment at St. Jude.
The first graders listened and acted! They collected 39 pounds of cola tabs by making marketing posters for their school. Their teachers also had them learn math. The students put the tabs in gallon bags and weighed them to count how many they collected.
The students presented the City of Athens Relay Team with their collection on Jan. 13, and they promised to keep up the good work. They know first hand the impact because one of the school’s students currently goes to St. Jude for treatment and the family stays at Ronald McDonald House.
By: Holly Hollman
City of Athens Communications Specialist
