Going the Extra Mile for Perrysburg students thanks sponsors

Going the Extra Mile for Perrysburg Students, a one-mile Family Walk/Run and Community Raffle/Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, August 25 at the Commodore Building (140 East Indiana Avenue).

This community fundraiser’s goal is to help recuperate a portion of the $91,000 missing from P.E.P.A. (Perrysburg Elementary Parents’ Association) and Toth Parents’ Club to provide funding for the 2012-2013 school year. Going the Extra Mile is open to and hopes to reach all Perrysburg residents, especially parents, students, teachers, administrators and alumni.

“We are in need of many donations and sponsorships at this time,” stated Emily Hayes, Volunteer Event Coordinator. “The heart of this fundraising mission is to ensure that the burden of this loss does not fall on the shoulders of our school children. Please help us demonstrate the strength and cohesive spirit that makes Perrysburg a remarkable community!”

Operating Costs associated with “Going the Extra Mile” will be met through donations and sponsor involvement. The event organizers are currently requesting support from local businesses, churches, clubs and organizations to supply raffle items, gift cards, event supplies and funding costs accrued while coordinating the fundraising event. The team aims to raise $15,000-$20,000 to fully fund P.E.P.A. and Toth Parents’ Club for the 2012-2013 school year. Eighteen sponsors have committed to this event so far and are listed below.

Those who wish to make a donation to Going the Extra Mile for Perrysburg Students may write a check to Perrysburg Parents Association and mail it to: Perrysburg Board of Education, Attn: Rachel Johnson, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg OH 43551 The race registration fee is $10 per person for both walkers and runners and $50 for a family of 5 or more. Registrants may pick up race packets from 8:00-9:30 on August 25. Participants will receive one raffle entry and will be provided with water, a snack and a goodie bag. The race starts and ends at the corner of Elm and Fifth Streets and will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

Please wear your Perrysburg jerseys, school spirit T-shirts or Black and Gold!

Raffle tickets are $2 and may be purchased from 8:00-10:15 a.m. at the event on August 25. Raffle prizes will include Gift Certificates for Dave’s Running Shop and Walmart. Master of Ceremonies and News Anchor Jeff Smith will announce the raffle winners following the race in the Commodore gymnasium at 10:30 a.m.

The event organizers include: Emily Hayes (Event Coordinator), Sherina Ohanian (P.E.P.A.), Joelle Floriana (Frank Elementary), Christi Knowlton (Ft. Meigs Elementary), Rebecca Perkins (Woodland Elementary) and Missy Madigan (Toth Elementary). Please visit the Going the Extra Mile web site for entry forms, updated information and sponsors, listings of raffle prizes, to contact the organizers and link to the Facebook event page. http://goingtheextramile.weebly.com

Donations Collected as of July 11, 2012:

Dave’s Running Shop: (8) $25 gift cards and race supplies

Taylor Kia: $500 donation and (3) $50 gas cards

Big Daddy Graphics: Free Event T-shirts

Starbucks: 6 pounds coffee

Books a Million: books

Mossing Spas: “Retreat” Hot Tub (MSRP $5799, Sale $4799) Owner Andy Mossing is also including delivery, cover, step & start up chemicals which is an additional $1160 value

Blue Skies Quilting & Gifts: fabric-covered yellow jacket gift box

JC Chan Management Company (McDonalds): $250 donation

Mud Hens: 4 ticket vouchers

Walleye: 2 tickets

Werner’s Hallmark: 1 year supply of gift cards $60 value

Rudy Opticians: two pair sunglasses

Zingo’s Restaurant: $50 gift card

Visions Salon: Hair cut, manicure & pedicure $100 value

Kohne Photography: Photo restoration $60 value, Basic Photo class $50 value, Print package $20 value

YMCA: 3 month Max Membership for family or single Body and Sole: 2 one hour massage certificates, $120 value

Perrysburg Quick Lube: $30 towards any service

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