Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Association Assists in Fundraising Efforts

In an effort to raise money for the Blieka family, the Connetquot Teachers Association helped with the preparation for the bike riding function on Saturday, June 9th. Donna Blieka died eight days after the March 18th fire at her family home. Donna was the mother of three Connetquot students. The Association's efforts were organized by Nancy Dunlop, Coodinator of Community Advocacy.

The event received extensive coverage in the Suffolk County News. This is the quote from the article:

"As they helped with preparations for the ride on Saturday, five members of the Connetquot Teachers Association served as a reminder to the Blieka family why it was so important to keep the children in the district."