I really teach at an amazing school . On March 17, every student at my school participated in the first annual Jack Iko Memorial Run. What a wonderful way to honor my blessed baby boy....especially because his mommy LOVES running so much. Each student raised funds through pledges for each lap they ran around our field. Most students ran 10 to 12 laps around....that's a little over a mile. Even my little first graders ran that far!!! They were really running their hearts out....running for my beautiful baby. They had a beautiful angel helping them along.
The best part of the run was at the end of the day. I took my first graders outside to watch some of the older kids running their laps. We were their to cheer them on and my first graders started yelling....."do it for Baby Jack!!!" It was beautiful.
The funds that the school raised are going to Children's Hospital in Jack's name. The total raised was $5, 300. I am very proud of my little baby....I know he inspired everyone!!!!!
The Jack Iko Memorial Run will continue each year. Special thanks to a special friend, Coach Amanda.
I LOVE YOU, JACK IKO!!!!
You do teach at an amazing school. A beautiful tribute to Jack.....
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful! What a sweet and charitable thing for your school to sponsor!
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteVery touching story! Are you still taking donations? If you could please email me the information that would be great my email is pachecosylvia@yahoo.de
ReplyDeletethank you, Sylvia P McGuire