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Students in grades 1-5 at East School in Long Beach put their feet to good use when they participated in a walkathon to raise money and awareness for the Rescue Inc. animal shelter in Long Beach. The walkathon, which was organized by the student government, was aptly named Paws for a Good Cause. In addition to the money they collected, which totaled over $1,000, students also collected pet supplies for the shelter. Students worked under the guidance of student government advisor Tamara Grosso.

“The suggestion to raise money for this organization was brought to the Student Government by two fifth grade students,’ said Grosso. “The student government, in turn, came up with ideas to raise funds and finally decided on a walkathon. It  was a perfect example of how a student government should function; members listen to the student body and discuss solutions to issues as brought forth.”


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