This fall’s St. Jude Trike-A-Thon at Emmanuel Baptist Church almost doubled the total raised last year, climbing to $5,701 from $2,914.30.
Event coordinator Jessica Harp, assistant director for Emmanuel Baptist Preschool, said the staff – led by director Amanda Martin – made it their personal goal to encourage parents to join in one-on-one and that more parents took advantage of the company-match option when donating.
“We are always so thankful for everyone who helps,” Harp said. “Our parents set up the donation pages, but it takes an entire community coming together to hit our goal.”
Seventy-five children ages 1 to 5 years old rode their trikes, scooters and bicycles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that day, with 30 families collecting donations.
The trike-a-thon program combines fun and education to help preschoolers and their teachers understand how they can support St. Jude’s mission, said Jennifer Patterson, president of the Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, which provided event volunteers.
St. Jude provides materials for a week of learning and fun activities, teaching children trike and riding-toy safety.
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