PTA seeks support for elementary schools’ ‘Turkey Trot’

By Matthew Nash • November 20, 2024 1:30 am
Third graders dash out at the start of Sequim Elementary PTA’s Turkey Trot in 2023. Organizers look to fund various programs again this school year for the annual event set for Nov. 27 at both Greywolf and Helen Haller Elementary schools. Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash
Third graders dash out at the start of Sequim Elementary PTA’s Turkey Trot in 2023. Organizers look to fund various programs again this school year for the annual event set for Nov. 27 at both Greywolf and Helen Haller Elementary schools. Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash

Sequim Elementary PTA is rounding up support for students to once again run, walk, skip, and/or roll along at its annual Turkey Trot fundraiser.

Both Greywolf (GWE) and Helen Haller Elementary (HHE) students will participate on Wednesday, Nov. 27, right before Thanksgiving, with Greywolf students taking turns in the gymnasium, and Haller students on the district’s track.

Donors can individually support local students in student/parent provided links or in general at getmovinfundhub.com/community-share-webpage/67043ac4ea527.

Those interested can also register at getmovinfundhub.com with the school identifier: 5d6012e247419.

PTA organizers set a goal between the schools of $28,000 to support The Six Books for Summer Reading program at HHE, the last day of school book give-away at GWE, partially fund the Boost Reading program at GWE, an alumni scholarship, funds for the schools’ buildings and classroom equipment, and more.

Organizers said the “Fun Run” is not about racing or speed but having a blast, staying healthy, and supporting the schools. Last year, the PTA exceeded its $20,o00 goal with more than $23,600 pledged from 640-plus donors.

Sequim Elementary PTA serves both elementary schools and operates as a nonprofit 501(c)3.

Students have raised more than $8,000 from 221 donors as of Monday, Nov. 18. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 10.

For more information about Sequim Elementary PTA, email to SequimelementaryPTA@gmail.com. Find the group online at facebook.com/sequimelementarypta.

Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash/ Pals Evelyn Moore, left, and Averyonna Rowden skip along as they do laps together at the 2023 Turkey Trot. After reaching its goal last year for various programs between Greywolf and Helen Haller Elementary schools, Sequim Elementary PTA has set a goal of $28,000 to support similar efforts.

Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash/ Pals Evelyn Moore, left, and Averyonna Rowden skip along as they do laps together at the 2023 Turkey Trot. After reaching its goal last year for various programs between Greywolf and Helen Haller Elementary schools, Sequim Elementary PTA has set a goal of $28,000 to support similar efforts.