Schools
Orion School Walk-a-Thon Raises $4,000 for African Children
Last year, Orion raised $3,000 for desks. This year, the school raised $4,000 for uniforms.
In April, held its annual walk-a-thon to help the non-profit Asante Africa purchase much needed supplies for children in East Africa, according to its blog.
Its third year in a row, the small school of 260 students was able to raise $1,000 more than last year to provide the students with school uniforms. Last year, they raised $3,000 for desks for students at Montonyak Primary School in Kenya.
"Asante" means "thank you" in Swahili, and Asante Africa gave profuse thanks to the generous efforts of the school.
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Before the walk-a-thon, Orion School also invited another non-profit, Cheza Nami, to educate students and provide a greater understanding of African culture. Meaning "come play with me," Cheza Nami brought the culture of Africa to Orion through dance, play and movement.
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