“Pie A Teacher” raises $1300 for Kids Curing Cancer
- Ron Giofu
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
What student wouldn’t want to hit one of their teachers with a pie?
A number of North Star High School students took advantage of the opportunity last Wednesday and raised money for a good community cause in the process.
The “Pie A Teacher” fundraiser was held at lunchtime Feb. 25 and raised $1,300 for Kids Curing Cancer. The charity was founded by siblings Lauren, Kierstyn and Ty Baillargeon, with the aid of their family, with Kierstyn and Ty still attending North Star High School.
Kierstyn said it was nice to see the students and teachers come together for the cause.
“It was all put on by the student council,” said Kierstyn. “It was amazing to see.”
With it being Kids Curing Cancer’s last year, mom Jodi Baillargeon said they want their legacy to be youth and adults carrying on projects for charitable causes. She said the students and teachers at North Star did a “fantastic” job and they were pleased with the school’s efforts.
Jodi was also in attendance at North Star last Wednesday, as she is a teacher at Anderdon Public School and accompanied Grade 8 students there for a tour. Elementary school students also took a turn throwing pies at teachers.
Lauren Kelly, student council prime minister, said the “Pie A Teacher” fundraiser went well because it was for a good cause and something important. She believed it helped boost the morale of the student body.
“We’ve been collecting donations for Kids Curing Cancer this whole school year,” added Kelly.
“I’m surprised by the amount of teachers,” said deputy prime minister Madison Kemp.
Kids Curing Cancer is in the midst of wrapping up its final fundraising campaign. Donations will go to the new oncology department at Erie Shores Health Care and the patient assistance program at Windsor Regional Hospital. A final total will be revealed in March, but their Feb. 21 pasta and music night alone raised $15,341.
“Pie A Teacher” raises $1300 for Kids Curing Cancer
By Ron Giofu
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