Local student raises $1568.50 for Breast Cancer Research
Published Thursday, February 3, 2022
Local student raises $1568.50 for Breast Cancer Research
Kiersten Buchholz, a Grade 11 student at St. Ignatius High School, conducted a Breast Cancer Fundraiser for her Anthropology culminating project in November 2021. Students were given the freedom to choose the topic of their assignment. Kiersten was inspired by her mother’s sudden diagnosis of advanced breast cancer and knew she had to do something to help.
"After discussing merchandise and prices with my mother, I decided two sizes of custom homemade pink Breast Cancer Ribbons would be the ideal product." said Kiersten, "I set up display boards and arranged 92 large ribbons on a white board in the shape of the Breast Cancer loop and 67 small ribbons on a black board spelling out the word 'HOPE.'"
Her fundraising table included a custom-made donation box and brochures from the Hospital's Cancer Centre to promote awareness.
Setting a total goal of raising $500.00, Kiersten launched the fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 during the lunch hour.
"The following week, I went door-to-door in a final effort to sell the remaining ribbons." she added, "The fundraiser was a huge success and a great learning experience. I greatly appreciate all contributions. I surpassed my goal and am thrilled to submit a final total of $1568.50 to the Health Sciences Foundation's Northern Cancer Fund for Breast Cancer treatment."
Thank you for your support, Kiersten! You and everyone who bought ribbons will help fund better breast cancer care right here in Thunder Bay.