Photo/Submitted

Students at South Jones Elementary School recently participated in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program which raises funds to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma research. This program allows students to develop compassion and learn the value of helping others while they are working for a good cause. The total amount raised from the school was $3,131. Pictured are: Andrew Henley, Christina Breazeale, Demy Freeman, LaDaria Moody, Lisa Boszor, counselor, Shawn Phillips, and Kirk Sharplin.