This week at Elizabeth Ide, we have been introducing the Math-A-Thon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The hospital, founded by Danny Thomas, is an internationally recognized biomedical research hospital dedicated to finding cures for the catastrophic diseases of childhood. The hospital's work is supported through funds raised by events such as the Math-A-Thon. All patients are treated regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital covers all costs of treatment beyond those reimbursed by third party insurers and total costs for families who have no insurance.
This the twentieth time our kindergarten through second grade students have participated. The students benefit in several ways. With the permission and backing of their parents, they recruit their relatives, friends, and neighbors to be sponsors. They do the appropriately leveled math funbook either on paper or online. They collect checks from their sponsors and turn them in at school. All participants receive a certificate thanking them for their participation. There are various prizes for different amounts of donation.
The presentation we have done for each class this week includes a brother and sister who love each other, love music, and appreciate the donations which provide for their treatments. There is also an animated segment of the Numerators which explains the process of the Math-A-Thon.
The presentation we have done for each class this week includes a brother and sister who love each other, love music, and appreciate the donations which provide for their treatments. There is also an animated segment of the Numerators which explains the process of the Math-A-Thon.
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