Games for Change fundraiser returns March 30 at FHS

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Farmington High School’s annual Games for Change will return March 30.

Students, teachers and Rotarians will head FHS for the third annual fundraiser to benefit the 360 Communities Farmington Food Shelf. Sporting their team t-shirts and carrying a supply of snacks, pillows and food donations, participants will be locked in for a night of competition, games and movies.

Spearheaded by the Community Education Youth Development Committee, the purpose of the event is to raise awareness of poverty issues in Farmington and to collect food and funds for the local food shelf. Teams pay $20 per person to spend the night locked in FHS participating in floor hockey, dodgeball and volleyball tournaments. Student teams are joined in friendly competition between each other, a staff team and a team of Farmington Rotarians. Last year the event raised $2,410 and more than 350 food items for the food shelf, up from $1,650 raised at the inaugural event in 2010.

When fundraising events like this are held, the results are usually measured in dollars and donations, and in this case the Games for Change events have been successful. However, in listening to the participants and experiencing the spirit of giving, this event has become much more. It is teenagers working together for a common goal, leading others, strengthening relationships and building community. In the spirit of caring for their neighbors they are changing lives

The Youth Development Committee is a group of Farmington High School students and adults who meet to encourage youth involvement, leadership and service to our community. The 15 students, in grades 9-12, often collaborate with other community organizations and school groups to address community needs. The Youth Development Committee is coordinated through Farmington Community Education. For information call Marianne Feely, 651-460-3207.

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