Derry Area Middle School club receives Children's Hospital fundraising award
Derry Area Middle School’s Farkleberry Club recently received the Youth Fundraiser Award from the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.
The club’s annual campaign, during the fall 2019 semester, raised $5,649.73 for the hospital’s Free Care Fund. The fundraising effort has been a tradition at the school for more than four decades, according to Principal Lisa Dubich.
Club members raised money for the contribution by selling hoagies and placing donation cans at participating local businesses.
The campaign concluded with the annual Farkleberry Fair, held Dec. 9 at the school. Activities includes sales of baked goods, games and a selfie booth.
The award was presented to the club during a virtual ceremony on May 20. The award recognizes generous fundraisers age 18 or younger.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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