HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-03-15 Team Mathias
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
March 15, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Catoctin Elementary Students Launch Drive to Collect Items for
“Team Mathias” Care Packages for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Donation drive is part of Loudoun County Public Schools’ “One to the World”
initiative to engage students in solving real world challenges.
Leesburg, VA (March 15, 2017) –
Fourth graders from Catoctin
Elementary School in Leesburg are
collecting care package items for
Team Mathias. The care packages
will be given to pediatric cancer
patients and their families. The
donation drive began on Monday,
March 13, 2017, and will run
through Thursday, April 6, 2017.
At the February 28th Leesburg
Town Council Meeting, six students
asked the Town Council for
permission to place collection
boxes at the Leesburg Town Hall
and Ida Lee Park Recreation
Center. In making their request, the students explained that the care packages cheer up kids
undergoing treatment for cancer and help get their minds off their treatments. The care
packages include items for all members of the family, even pets. Fourth grade teacher Sara
Webber coordinated the student’s efforts.
The Town Council enthusiastically supported the students’ effort and praised their efforts.
Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk helps fourth graders from Catoctin
Elementary place care package items in collection boxes.
“I want to congratulate you and thank you for what you are doing,” said Kelly Burk, Leesburg’s
Mayor. “I know it’s not easy to get up and speak.”
Donation boxes are located at the Leesburg Town Hall, Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, the
Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building, Catoctin Elementary School, J.L.
Simpson Middle School and Loudoun County High School. Items being collected include
coloring books, crayons, markers, playing cards, word puzzle books, Sudoku books, gift cards,
fleece blankets, travel size games, Legos, books and toys.
For more information about Team Mathia and their care package program, visit
www.teammathias.org.
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