McCallie students tie ribbons to the fence outside Chapel to remember those who have been diagnosed with cancer as part of Mission Remission Awareness week in conjunction with students from GPS
McCallie students joined with students at Girls Preparatory School for the week of March 11-16 to raise awareness for childhood cancer and cancer research with Mission Remission Awareness Week.
Throughout the year, students at both schools have been raising money for cancer research and to provide support for those fighting the disease. Mission Remission Awareness Week is a time for students to reflect on the impact cancer has had on their lives and celebrate the work they have done to raise funds and awareness in the years since Mission Remission began at the two schools in 2013.
From the beginning, the goal of Mission Remission has been the same: McCallie and GPS students combining their efforts in the fight against childhood cancer. Two schools, but one team dedicated to raising awareness and joining forces in this battle.
There are several activities and special presentations at both schools throughout the week. At McCallie, students participated in Mission Remission Awareness Week by:
Participating in a dress-down day on Tuesday and wearing Mission Remission T-shirts from previous years or yellow to show support for those fighting childhood cancer.
On Wednesday, March 13, after Chapel, students tied yellow ribbons to the fencing outside of school in honor of those fighting cancer.
A banner was placed on the Spencer J. McCallie III Quadrangle on Thursday, March 14, for students to sign or write the name of a loved one who has had cancer.
Finally, on Saturday, March 16, the Student Councils from both schools hosted a silent disco for McCallie and GPS students in grades 9 through 12 at the McCallie Black Box Theater. All proceeds raised at the dance will be donated to charities that help with cancer research or support for patients fighting cancer.
Since the first Mission Remission began at McCallie and GPS in 2013, students have raised more than $155,000 for the fight against cancer. Students have sold T-shirts, marched throughout Chattanooga and done many other things to support others and help find a cure.