Edmonton 6th graders fundraise $10K for Make-A-Wish

A group of Grade 6 students raised $10,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through fundraisers and collecting donations.

A group of Grade 6 students in Edmonton have raised $10,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Students at A. Blair McPherson school managed to raise the amount of money it actually takes to fulfill a wish for a child. In previous years, their goal was around $2,000-3,000.

“We worked at this all year. They had bake sales, they sold candygrams on Valentine’s Day, we had a bottle drive, they sold freezies, and we had a raffle lunch with teachers,” said teacher Shannon Morris.

“They ran everything themselves. They counted money. They learned about income and expenses. It was a great project for the kids, and just being able to give back to the community.”

Four years ago, Morris had a student who had just applied for a wish. That student – who is now in Grade 9 – was what personally inspired her classes.

The students presented a cheque to the foundation on Tuesday.

“I feel really proud to give someone a wish, especially when they’re going through a tough time,” said Grade 6 student Manreet Brar.

With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Darcy Seaton