Paulding Middle School students and check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County
Students from Paulding Middle School in Arroyo Grande donated $1,779 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County through their physical fitness fundraising challenge called “Burpees for a Cause.” In the past five years, the middle-schoolers have raised over $30,000 to benefit local causes, such as the National MS Society and the Special Olympics of San Luis Obispo County. They raise money by soliciting sponsors who pledge money based on the number of “burpees,” also known as squat thrusts, completed within a five minute time period.
Patty Carpenter, the organization’s Development Director said “It is truly inspirational to see local 7th and 8th graders taking creative action to better the lives of their peers who have the need for support from our community.”
In the attached photo are student representatives from Paulding Middle School as they present their check to Patty Carpenter, Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.