Story by Cade Conlon
Pennies for Patients is an annual fundraiser that the students and staff of Clay Middle School participate in. The funds raised go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The Clay Trojans have been participating with this fundraiser for the past 10 years with the annual goal of $10,000.
This year, one of the major events for Pennies for Patients fundraiser will be the annual Charity Basketball game.
Clay staff will play against Carmel Middle School staff, Creekside Middle School staff, the Carmel Fire Department and police department.
At the game, the Clay pep band will be there, as well as the Carmel High school radio station, and during halftime there will also be a three-point contest.
Some of the Clay staff will be taking part in the game.
Mr. Dan Patane, seventh grade social studies teacher, said one of his favorite parts about the game is “seeing the kids respond in the crowd and how much money we can raise.”
The games start at 6 p.m. at Clay Middle School and costs $5 for entry.
