West Lincoln-Broadwell students take up "the fight against cancer"

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[May 18, 2016]  LINCOLN - Last Tuesday, May 10th, a brief ceremony launched the conclusion of West Lincoln-Broadwell students fight against cancer. The afternoon was set aside for activities focused on living a healthy lifestyle and protective measures that help prevent cancer.

Principal Heather Baker welcomed the students and congratulated them on the funds they raised. The students passion for beating this disease was reflected in the nearly $900 raised for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The seventh grade class raised the most money, $253, and was pronounced winner of the pizza party.





The ACS sponsored the education based program, Relay Recess, which is designed for elementary schools. The funds raised go toward continued cancer research and support.

Cancer survivor and ACS volunteer, Carolyn Motley, was impressed with how much the students raised this year, which it was even more than last year.

Eighth grade students took charge in the gymnasium during the assembly portion and in activities afterward.

At the podium, several speakers shared statistics in the war on cancer. A particularly moving moment was when everyone who had been affected by cancer as a relative, a friend or themselves, was asked to stand.

No one, or nearly no one, was left sitting.

Following the brief assembly students alternated between special lessons back in their classrooms, activities in the gym, and walking the outside track.

In the gym

Motley brought ACS display and exhibit materials that were set up in stations. Eighth grade students assisted with the three displays.

At the first table students handed out UV bead bracelets and explained how the beads change color when worn outdoors and show the level of exposure to penetrating ultraviolet rays that are damaging to skin. They were also told the importance of using sunscreen or other protection such as clothing or hats.





The next table had fresh pig lungs that the students explained the difference between healthy and smoking tar diseased lungs.

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And then students were led in jumping rope for fitness.




At the far end of the gym, additional physical activities were encouraged using a fun game of cards.

In the classroom

Students learned more about how good nutrition prevents disease and helps them do well in school too. They looked at nutritional guidelines and enjoyed some yogurt. They talked about living a healthy lifestyle, which included physical activity, the effects tobacco products, being sun smart and other ways to prevent cancer.

They also received take-home information for parents and families.

Relay Recess

At 2 p.m. students began walking their laps with the kindergarteners being the first to take the track.

Recess Relay activities are designed to be fun and to reinforce lessons. The lessons and activities allowed the students to become better equipped to live a healthier lifestyle. The student led leadership roles, activities and fundraising also brought the student body closer together in the unified fight on cancer.

[Jan Youngquist]

Coming up:

The Logan County Relay For Life, will take place on Saturday, June 18 from noon to midnight at the Lincoln Center of Lincoln College.

Teams and participants can still register. Call Carolyn Motley 217-732-8032.

Luminaria are available in Memory of ..., or in Honor of ..., for $10. Call Bill Post 217-732-7564.

 

 

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