Swink Students Miles For Smiles Fundraiser Earns Nearly $5,000

Description: Top row- Co-sponsor Beth Miller, Club Advisor Chris Casper, Club Co-President Bethany Taullie, Club Vice President Luis Carale, Bottom row- Club Co-President Carlos Carale,Club Member Bridget Briscoe. (Courtesy Photo)

Swink School Holds Its 15th Annual Miles for Smiles Walk-A-Thon

By Luis Carale

On Wednesday (10/20/21) afternoon, Swink School held their 15th annual miles for smiles walk-a-thon fundraiser, led by the Swink Operation Smile Club. Operation Smile is a non profit organization that provides life changing surgeries for children with cleft lip or cleft palate, especially in underserved areas.

This year's fundraising is a new high mark in the 15 years the Operation Smile club has held the fundraiser. The students this year have raised more money than ever at almost $5,000. Thirty-two students raised more than $75, granting them an Operation Smile t-shirt. The club advertised the fundraiser by sharing an informational video with the elementary.

The music, sunny weather, and high school students interacting with the younger kids all contributed to the great atmosphere during the event. The successful walk-a-thon was a great way to bring together the community for a good cause.

Senior club member Clay Roweth walking with elementary children.(Courtesy Photo)

Swink High School mentors walked with the younger students Wednesday afternoon.

Students, teachers and parents put some mileage on the track in support of a great cause - providing twenty oral surgeries for children in need.

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