Local leukemia survivor Havana Rye was honored during the wrap-up Pennies for Patients fundraiser held at the Parker School on Thursday, Feb. 20. During the assembly, the top fundraising student from each class was awarded a free single topping pizza from Godfathers. Kindergarten through sixth-grade students had the opportunity to watch Superintendent Donavan DeBoer and other elementary teachers kiss a baby pig as part of the deal if the students met their goal. Their starting goal was $750 to raise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help children who are battling cancer. After the three-week fundraising event, the total amount raised was $4,584.25.
