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Pennies for Patients

Submitted Photo Roger Coleman, gym teacher at Burlington-Des Lacs, and Shawn Kuhnhenn, science and technology teacher, were taped to the wall as part of a fundraiser for Pennies for Patients earlier this week. On Feb. 1, Burlington Elementary began its 12th year of participation in the fundraiser. This annual fundraiser takes place to raise funds for children in the tri-state area who are fighting leukemia and lymphoma. More than 600 families received assistance with $835,000 raised last year.At Burlington Elementary, events have raised $85,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society over the 12 years. They hope to boost their cumulative amount to $100,000 this year. The grand total raised will be announced at a school assembly on March 10.

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