RPA dance marathon raises $6,000 for children’s hospitals

On Friday, October 14 , the Redmond Proficiency Academy held a Dance Marathon at the RPA middle school. Over 65 students from all over Central Oregon participated in the fundraiser.

The event exceeded the $4000 goal, raising $6,000 to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, an organization that helps support for families with premature babies.

Organizer and RPA senior Katie Bullock, who has a personal connection to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, decided to take action and raise important dollars for CMN. “CMN saved my life and the life of my cousin Delainey,” said Bullock. “They do so much good for so many families, and I’m so proud of the work RPA students have done to support this incredible organization.”

Bullock thanks the event sponsors T and T Marketing, Baldy’s BBQ, Umpqua Bank, Safeway, and Humm Kombucha, who provided gift certificates and baskets.

Overall, the first Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser held at RPA was a resounding success.

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals .

About Redmond Proficiency Academy

The Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) is a public charter school operating in the Redmond School District. In its eighth year of operation, RPA serves nearly 840 students in grades 6-12. Students come to RPA from throughout Central Oregon. Using a proficiency-based instructional model in a personalized school environment, RPA strives to prepare all students for success in college and life.