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April 2, 2010

THIRD STREET GEARING UP FOR OLYMPICS

Laura Eversz

FAMILIES FILLED 1,200 backpacks for homeless children, which were used to gain admission at last year’s Olympics.

Organizers of Third Street Elementary School’s Olympics Games are rallying the community to support the event that benefits homeless children.

The Third Street Olympic Games will be held Sat., June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus at 201 S. June St.

Led by the 800 children who make up the student body, the event is an activity-filled family day in which grades kindergarten through five compete in Olympic-themed events.

To gain admission, students bring backpacks filled with new school supplies, which are donated to children of local homeless families.

Students at Third Street also benefit because extra money raised from the event goes to Friends of Third, a group that raises funds for educational, cultural and enrichment efforts on campus including a full-time librarian, computer lab and field trips.

The Grove at Farmers Market is the marquee sponsor of this year’s event, themed “Pass the Torch,” said parent volunteer Ben Zoldan.

Last year, 1,200 backpacks and donations worth a combined $100,000 were collected. The packs were donated to School on Wheels, an organization that provides homeless youth with tutoring, backpacks and school supplies.

“Our goal this year is 1,500 packs, and we’re asking the community—from individuals to local businesses—to get involved,” said Zoldan.

“The most wonderful thing is this all started with an event to raise money for our school,” said Trent Cooper, also a parent volunteer. “Then everybody just kind of said ‘there’s something more important here. There are others in need, especially now.’” For more information, go to thirdstreetolympics.com

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