Viking School’s Grade 6 class raised over $1000 for the Markkula family, including classmate William, who recently lost their home in a fire.

Pictured are, from left, William and Jolene Markkula receiving the money from members of the Grade 6 class. Making the presentation from left is, Shaylynn Beaumont, Lane Russnak, Devam Patel, Karli Haeberle and Kristen Voltner.

The fundraising included a garage sale, bake sale, staff lunch, hot chocolate sale, and even a Pie the Grade 6s.

The money raised by the class went towards helping the family establish a new home and acquire all the necessities.

More see the Dec. 20/11 issue of the Viking Weekly Review