For the past decade, Lakeview Elementary has supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley in many ways. As a school community, they have raised approximately $75,000 through various fundraisers. Their faculty and students purchased angels for the former Adopt-An-Angel Campaign. Teachers participated in Dress Down Days and donated the money they saved on dry cleaning to support us. Their students learn the importance of helping others - Kids for Kids!

Their most popular fundraiser, which takes place every year, is a teacher vs. 4th & 5th grade student basketball game! Each March, Lakeview Elementary (faculty, staff, students, parents…) join together to make one very special child’s wish come true! They make posters to advertise the big game within the elementary school (some with their wish child’s name, others promoting the kids or teachers and of course, good sportsmanship!!). People volunteer to collect money, sell raffle tickets, make treats to sell at the bake sale, take pictures, coach student players, referee’, set up the chairs, decorate the gymnasium and other areas of the school. A multi-talented 5th grade teacher acts as the D.J. Not only does she announce the players and different quarters, but she always includes favorite songs of the wish child’s! It’s a magical evening for all those involved! A night when people of all ages come together to support a very worthy cause—to help make a special little person’s wish come true!!

This year, Lakeview plans to support us once again! At some point in late March, they will host their 11th Annual Fundraiser Basketball Game in support of their friends at the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Stay tuned for more details!