December 16, 2021
The middle school student council and 7th grade band program recently teamed up to use their talents to spread joy and raise funds for a fellow classmate who was diagnosed with cancer last month.
On December 15, band members were onsite at Bondurant’s local grocery store for a ‘holiday jukebox’ fundraising event benefiting their classmate, Cooper Kamman, and his family. The event featured a donation box in the shape of a jukebox with a spinning wheel that identified hoiday jingles for the band to play. For a donation, customers of Brick Street Market & Cafe could enjoy a fresh cup of hot chocolate and give the jukebox a spin.
The Backstory:
On November 10, BFMS 7th grader, Cooper Kamman was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells. On November 12, two days after diagnosis, Cooper began a chemotherapy regimen, his treatment plan anticipated to span two and a half to three years. Since beginning treatment, Cooper has endured numerous blood and platelet transfusions, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and chemo treatments.
Thank You:
Students enjoyed welcoming so many community members to the December 15 event and appreciated the generosity of those in attendance, raising over $1,000 for their classmate and his family.
