Lilburn Elementary School Raises Almost $11,000 for United Way

Lilburn Elementary this year raised about $10,800 for United Way, the biggest contributor among Gwinnett County Schools.

The students alone raised almost $1,800, and staff members donated about $9,000 to the nonprofit organization.

"Over the past several years Gwinnett County Schools has been one of the single largest contributors to the United Way, and Lilburn Elementary has held the honor of being, not only one of the biggest contributors, but also the school with the biggest, most successful student campaign" Gael Goin, the United Way Chairperson at the school said.

Ten winners of the United Way Essay Writing contest, "How Can I Change My World," were treated to a cheering session with two Falcons cheerleaders.

Winners of the contest were: Ayanna Hamilton, Jordan Turner (Ballew), Itzel Torres-Reyes, Alan Zelaya (Realmuto), Steven Raney, Cindy Duong (Monteiro), Katie Ferman, Trinity Johnson (Harlan), Daniel Silva-Flores (Petersen).

Students at the Title I school also donated 1,800 items of non-perishable foods for the needy in the community.

Have a look at the video as the kids learn a Falcons cheer and also show the professionals a special cheer of their own.