Editor, Gazette-Journal:
On behalf of the Gloucester Educational Foundation, I would like to express my gratitude to all who participated in the foundation’s 3K/8K and Virtual 5K Walk/Run that was held March 22. The event was the foundation’s only fundraiser, and all proceeds from the race directly benefit the school division.
This year’s race proceeds, which topped $20,000, will fund our annual Mini-Grants and Teacher of the Year programs. Our mini-grants program provides support for our teachers to fund special enrichment programs that are not included in the school division’s budget and our Teacher of the Year program recognizes and rewards outstanding teachers from each school.
We especially thank our Name Sponsor, Chesapeake Bank / Chesapeake Wealth Management, for faithfully supporting us as well as our 46 other sponsors who help make the race and the programs they support successful.
I’d also like to recognize my fellow Educational Foundation board members. This race is fully pl...