Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – “Game On!”  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors all competed against each other and raised money for their classmate, Riley Rickman!

Riley who is a senior at Dexter High School was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and spent a month at Barnes Hospital undergoing treatment.

“The kids really got into the fundraiser and were absolutely awesome,” stated Mrs. Jennifer Miller, Student Council Advisor.  “Student Council wanted to do a fundraiser and this is what they came up with and it turned out great!”

The four classes together raised $4,051.91 total.  How did they raise so much money is so little time?  PENNY WARS!

And the winner was…….the 2014 SENIOR CLASS of Dexter High School!

The senior class actually raised a positive donation of $1,209.09.  The other classes each had negative balances, but that’s ok because the way the game is played only the pennies count as a positive number.  Paper money, nickels, dimes, quarters and any silver money is counted as a negative.

Mrs. Miller contacted Riley and her mother, Robin and told them the good news.

“We are once again overwhelmed by the support our family has received,”  stated Mrs. Rickman.  “We are so lucky to live in this amazing community.”

Riley who has just started chemotherapy this week and will undergo further treatment over the next 8 months is now in remission, but the battle is not over and neither are the medical bills.

“A big thanks to everyone, especially Dexter High School,” commented Riley.  “Everything you have done has been awesome and I am forever grateful!”

A Rally for Riley Facebook page has been set up to track all the wonderful fundraisers and a bank account has been set up for donations at the First National Bank, 310 N. Walnut, Dexter, Missouri 63841.