BOCA RATON,
FL -- At sports week at The Learning Center Preschool in Boca Raton
4-year-olds are putting their helmets on and gearing up for a Trike-a-thon.
"The serious part of this is that children are learning about
bike safety, wearing helmets,... but they are also learning about
Saint Jude's Hospital. They are also being exposed to sick children,"
said Cece Hurwitz, Learning Center Director.
The 4 year-olds are trying to make a difference by biking or riding
their scooters to raise money for sick kids. The preschool wants
these children to learn how to help others who are struggling with
health issues. "So far we have collected over 1000 dollars
and the parents have until next week to give us money. Our owners
of the school are also going to match whatever we raise," Hurwitz
said.
After a few laps in the blazing sun, the kids were ready for a break
and ready to talk about why they want to help St. Jude Children's
Hospital. Here's a sample:
"Sick children that are in the hospital."
"For sick children."
"To raise money for sick children."
"You have to help them so they can feel better and so that
they can sleep so they won't get sick anymore."
The Learning
Center Preschool
Boca Raton
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