Middle School Holds Relay for Life in Memory of Beloved Teacher

Lindero Canyon Middle School held its first Relay for Life Wednesday in memory of Georgia Luxenberg, a beloved teacher who lost her battle with cancer last August. Luxenberg taught at the school for 18 years.

"Lindero was a very important part of my mother's life," said Liz Armstrong, Luxenberg's daughter and former Lindero student. "Her students were very dear to her. So this would have meant a lot to her."

Student volunteers coordinated the event during their enrichment period.

"We get to have a lot of fun and donate money for the cancer society," said Nicholas Lawrence, 11, a student organizer.

Though typically a Relay for Life runs over a 24-hour period, the school's event, which was also a carnival, lasted two hours and raised money for the American Cancer Society through ticket and bake sales.

"Our goal is to raise $5,000," said Carole Firestone, a teacher and volunteer.

The festivities included  a walking track, obstacle course, bungee challenge, dunk tank, pie toss, as well as food, and prizes.