Centennial School Walkathon Raises $3,753 For Charity

ORLAND PARK, IL — More than 400 Centennial School students walked for a cause last month to raise more than $3,700 for organization that supports kids who are battling pediatric cancer.

Centennial gave the gift to Namastay Believin,’ which gives backpacks containing messages of inspiration to children with pediatric cancer. The children use these backpacks to carry blankets, toys, books and other belongings from home to the hospital.

This year, the backpacks will go to Camp Quality, a children's cancer camp in Frankfort, said Tricia Krause, the organization's founder.

During the walkathon, Centennial's students walked or jogged to motivational music along with their friends. They wrapped up with popsicles and a big thank you from Namastay Believin'.

In all, the students raised $3,753.

"We are so very grateful for everyone’s support," Krause said.