St. Luke CES eclipses Terry Fox campaign goal

Oct. 22, 2025

Students and staff at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School in Downeyville went above and beyond for this year’s Terry Fox campaign, smashing their fundraising goal of $5,000 to raise an impressive $6,644 in support of cancer research.

The school community rallied behind the cause with enthusiasm, motivated by a series of fun incentives that brought energy and laughter to the campaign.

Highlights included staff members getting their hair spray-painted, students enjoying an extended recess and pajama day, and the top two fundraisers earning the coveted title of Principal for a Day along with a special lunch at a local bakery.

“Our entire community, home, school and parish, has helped support this year’s goal and we are so proud of surpassing the goal of $5,000,” said Rebecca Brady, Principal. “Our little community worked very hard to achieve what we did and we had a lot of fun along the way! It speaks volumes about the generous community St. Luke belongs to.”

And the fun isn’t over yet, there’s a buzz around the school that Principal Brady may soon have to kiss a farm animal, fulfilling one last lighthearted promise to celebrate the school’s success.