Make a Wish Regional manager Allyson Toye, accompanied by Ecole Valois students Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle. (Submitted pic/ Allyson Toye)

By paNOW Staff

Donation

Local school donates $1,000 to Make-a-Wish Foundation

Mar 14, 2020 | 8:00 AM

The emotional story of a Grade 10 student at their school, prompted staff and students at Ecole Valois to give back in a big way.

On Friday, Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle helped present a cheque for $1,000 to the Saskatchewan Make-a-Wish Foundation. Last summer, Chester, who struggles with a severe nervous system disorder, received a fishing boat from the foundation. The passionate fisherman was beaming from ear-to-ear at the presentation last June.

“When we learned of Anthony’s wish, we decided that we could make a difference on a larger scale,” Delisle said.

The original idea to raise the money was pitched by the Cité (Student Leadership Council), knowing the profits would ensure the foundation could help another child’s wish come true. École Valois’ families quickly answered the call.

The Cité offered many activities throughout the year, including the Welcome Week games, a Halloween Dance and Haunted House, and an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. They also raised money through hot lunches, the canteen, and fundraising campaigns.

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Delisle said the fundraising experience was very rewarding, particularly because of the students’ connection to a recipient. The Cité plans to continue giving back to the community and are already talking about who they can support next year.

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