NEWS
Walking for unity and a cure
Oct.
22, 2010 – On Oct. 18, members of the Cohoes Teachers Association,
along with family and friends, participated in the Making Strides
Breast Cancer Walk of Albany, and raised more than $1,800.
Teachers from Cohoes High School, Cohoes Middle School, Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing School participated in the walk, and staff at all of the buildings contributed money.
"My sister, Candice Perry, was my inspiration for forming this team," said CHS teacher Kim Angus who organized the effort in Cohoes. "It was nice to walk with colleagues and their families. It really meant a lot to my family to see how the CCSD supported one of its own."
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CTA President Mary Ann Beaury supported the event to show unity within the union.
With the support of CHS principal Joe Rajzcak, the high school raised more than $400 during a dress-down Friday fundraiser. Angus' mom, Jacqueline Vollmer, donated handmade earrings, breast cancer memorabilia, bracelets and Cohoes buttons to thank people for their donations.
"The CTA and I hope to continue this event in the years to come," Angus said.
Walking CTA team members included:
Kim Angus (CHS/CMS), Megan Arnold (CHS), Michael Schnitzler (CHS),
TJ Keegan (CHS), Bill Sheldon (CHS), Lisa Ethier (ALS), Mickey Smith
(CMS), Teri Gendron (ALS), Evelyn Smith (ALS), Cheryl Smith (ALS),
Sue Rocco (HH), Barb Slater (HH) and Joann Lyons (HH).
