Spring Fling Fundraiser Brings Dunwoody Community Together; Raises Nearly $13,000

April-2014-804-960x1280Primrose School of Dunwoody demonstrated its commitment to making a difference in Dunwoody. On Friday, April 25th the school held a Spring Fling fundraiser to help make giving back a top priority in the local community and raise money to support a worthwhile cause. This year’s event along with fundraising efforts throughout the school year raised more than $12,900. The focus of this event fundraising was in support of Reach Out and Read Georgia, a not-for-profit organization that fosters early childhood literacy by providing children between the ages of 6 months and 5-years-old with a book at well child visits. In addition, a portion of the proceeds benefit the Primrose Children’s Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that supports organizations that focus on the needs of children and families.

“We want to share our excitement for building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts® with the community,” said Cami Nail, Primrose School of Dunwoody. “Not only were we able to raise funds for a great community cause, but our Spring Fling event also gave local families an opportunity to come together in a fun and exciting way.”

The event included carnival games, inflatable sports activities, crafts, cake walks and a silent auction with baskets and items donated by our Primrose families and local businesses.

Local families and businesses supported the event through multi-level sponsorships and donations. Top of the Class level ($250) donations were from Logicspeak; Cami and Steve Nail; Creative Movement and Dance, Leah Matthews. Honor Society ($75) sponsors included The Great Outdoors Landscaping and J. Christopher’s. The Class Act ($50 Level or In Kind Services/Donations) sponsors were the following; Above and Beyond Tote Bags (Aurielle Brooks); Atlanta History Center; Cafe at Pharr (Dunwoody); Cafe Intermezzo; Children’s Museum of Atlanta; Chili’s (Dunwoody); Dirty Dog’s Day Out; Dunwoody Bakery; Dunwoody Chevron; Farm Burger (Dunwoody); Fernbank Museum; Fitness Together; First Watch Cafe; Fresh Market (Dunwoody); Hannah Kolassa – Art Work; Halland Botanicals (Janis Holland); Keser Family; Kroger (Dunwoody/Jett Ferry); Lowery Sutherland Salon & Merle Norman Studio; Marco’s Pizza; Marlow’s Tavern; Mojo Burrito (Dunwoody); New Alpha Jewelry (Meghan Arocho); PGA Superstore (Duluth); Picayune Toys; Playball (Connie Frankel); Publix (Dunwoody Village); Purple Hippo; Riley’s Salon; Stage Door Players; The Portrait Shoppe; Tickled Ivories; Tryst Boutique; Uncle Maddio’s Pizza; Wasabi House; Williams-McNeil Family; Wright’s Gourmet; Yellow River Game Ranch.

Generous Primrose families contributed in many ways including donated silent auction basket items, volunteer efforts and general support for the school event.

Giving back to the community was a major focus of the event and a key component of the exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum, which balances character development with academics and play.

Primrose School of Dunwoody is located at 5050 Nandina Lane in Dunwoody. To learn more about the Helping Hands character development program and fundraising efforts, visit www.PrimroseDunwoody.com or call 770.396.8266.

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Contact:

Barbara Newsome
(770)396-8266
office@primrosedunwoody.com