Students at Sand Creek Intermediate School have been busy walking and moving for two successful fundraisers benefiting children in Africa, as well as children getting treatment right here in Indy.

Over 200 SCI students participated in Sand Creek Intermediate’s recent Movement for Change Marathon/Fundraiser.  Students kept pace with on-stage guest leaders such as several staff members, Fishers Police Officers, a tae kwon do instructor and former SCI students. Teacher Annette Probst said they “creatively AND enthusiastically kept us moving for 90 minutes!”

Over $1,200 resulted and will be sent to the Kids Can Free the Children Organization to help poverty-stricken areas in Africa.   Probst said, “As O Ambassadors, SCI is learning about the conditions of the world and realizing that only when we join together can we have the biggest impact in improving the future of our world.”

Probst recently learned that the school was selected to participate in the O Ambassadors program, a joint project of Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network and Free the Children. It inspires young people to become active and compassionate global citizens by connecting youth in North America with disadvantaged children in the developing world. As part of O Ambassadors, SCI will work to find solutions to global challenges through active learning, idea-sharing and action, said Probst.

In a separate event, Sand Creek Intermediate’s Student Council hosted its fifth annual Riley Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, May 10. This year’s walk included a DJ, snacks and over 200 participants.  The Riley Walk raised $1,546 for Riley Children’s Hospital.
Sand Creek Intermediate student Lexi Treeger was among the participants, with her father Scott, younger sister Cori and dog Peanut.

Sand Creek Intermediate’s Student Council raised over $12,500 total from its events conducted this school year. Way to go Sand Creek!

Jasmine Brown keeps moving with SCI teacher Brian Arthur, while Drew Broughton, Joshua Ayen and Brady Quackenbush inspired action among students with some football agility drills.
Above: Kitti Gal smiles at the camera as she keeps line-dances along with Isabelle Thielking and Maddie Clapp.

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