Annual kick cancer event raises money to combat childhood cancer
Photo by Mike Anthony Vargas
October 5, 2019
On Sept. 30 East Meck congress hosted their annual kick cancer game against Myers Park. While the Eagles came up short in that game losing 2-0, congress was able to raise over $500 to donate to St.Judes to help fight childhood cancer.
“Raising money to fight childhood cancer is a big deal,” junior Congress Member Shawn Karki said. “Raising money has led to recent advancements have made it to where 80% of children with cancer survive five years or more,”
The money was raised by combining sales from the bake sale, which included goodies like Cookies, brownies, and chocolate-covered pretzels, and a raffle for a cookie cake.
During the game, the Eagles once again struggled to score getting shut out for the second consecutive game. The Eagles followed this game by losing to Hickory Ridge 2-0 and once again failed to score. Their losing streak now stands at three as they prepare for a tough conference game against Butler Oct. 7.
