Franklin County, Connersville students raise $30K for cancer research

Franklin County students raised $23K on their own!

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – The rivalry game between Franklin County and Connersville turns into a major cancer fundraiser every year. 

The two schools participate in ‘Beat Cancer in 4 Quarters’ which includes months of fundraising activities ahead of the game. 

Franklin County students told teachers that their goal was to raise $20,000 this year. 

“I told them if you want it, then go get it,” said co-organizer Brandon Cowen. 

The Franklin County students surpassed that amount by raising $23,295! 

Connersville students also fundraised bringing the total among the two schools to $30,048. 

Franklin County will donate their funds to FC Can and The American Cancer Society. 

Teacher Gary Bradburn also challenged the students to raise $7,000 and he would shave his head and get a temporary “FC” tattoo. Mr. Bradburn lived up to the promise. 

The annual fundraiser is led by Franklin County faculty members Tanya Wirtz, Emily Blades and Brandon Cowen.