Perth’s St. John elementary shows support for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Emily Grey of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County accepts a cheque from Shawn Retty, principal of St. John Catholic elementary school in Perth on Oct. 19 to the tune of $165. St. John did a fundraiser last spring to support Mood Disorders Canada and a local organization. BBBS runs programs twice a year for the benefit of students. – Photo submitted by Shawn Retty
St. John Catholic elementary school has shown its support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County with a cheque for $165.
Principal Shawn Retty presented a cheque to Emily Grey, mentoring co-ordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lanark County, during a school assembly on Friday, Oct. 19.
The school community held a fundraiser last spring to support Mood Disorders Canada and BBBS. The group runs programs twice a year for the benefit of students at the school.
by Desmond Devoy
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