Register Citizen Preview Article as Funds Raised Surpass $10,000

See the link below for the article in the Register Citizen about this Friday's event.  With less than 48 hours to go, the unified THS effort for benefit the town of Torrington has succeeded in raising over $10,000 with more expected on the day itself.  Over 350 students are participating on Friday.

http://registercitizen.com/articles/2013/05/29/news/doc51a689fe9eb5e313058206.txt

$4000 Friday Brings Rally Total To $8000

Over 200 Participants Entered

Friday, May 24 was an exciting day at Torrington High School.  As seniors prepared for their prom, students across the school gave an extra push to raise funds for local charities.  Over 200 students have now signed on to participate in the Raiders Rally for Torrington.  As a group, they have raised pledges in excess of $8000.

This new initiative is a student-sponsored marathon to give back to the community of Torrington.  Participants have raised pledges and food donations for the local chapters of Susan B. Anthony, Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH), and the Friendly Hands Food Back.  Pledges are given in exchange for participation in one of ten events, ranging from a Walk-a-Thon to a Knock-Out Basketball Competition.  All the events will take place on May 31, 2013, at Torrington High School.  Parents and community volunteers will be on hand to aid the students and to help collect additional donations.

Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham and State Representative Michelle Cook will be touring the events at the high school.  “This is a great way to bring the town together to support many different charities,” Rep. Cook said. “I am proud parent of one of the students participating, and I applaud Torrington’s high school students for coming up with idea to give back to the community.”

The event coincides with Torrington High School’s Spirit Week, which culminates in a class and faculty competition and a series of performances that highlights the many active and honored student organizations, including the award-winning Music and Theatre programs.

Rally Exceeds $2000 Mark - State Representatives and Mayor Bingham to Attend

The Raiders Rally for Torrington has exceeded $2000 in donations for local charities.  The event, taking place on May 31, is a school-wide effort to benefit the Torrington chapters of Susan B. Anthony, FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity, and Friendly Hands Food Bank.

State Representatives Michelle Cook and Kevin Witkos are planning to attend the event, as is Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham.  After a 5:30 am pep rally, students who have raised pledges will participate in a variety of sponsored activities.  Student organizers are eager to show their support for the town.

Local businesses have been generous in donating money, supplies, and raffle prizes for the event.  See the sponsors page and the participants page for more details.  Contact Erin Sullivan - esullivan@torrington.org - to volunteer or lend support.

Rep. Michelle Cook Supports Rally

For IMMEDIATE Release                                                                              Contact: Libby Carlson

May 15, 2013                                                                                                              860-240-8742

State Representative Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) is pleased to announce that Torrington High School will be holding its first ever “Raiders Rally for Torrington” on Friday May 31, 2013; an event she will be attending. This charity fundraiser involving the student body and community will benefit the local chapters of Susan B. Anthony, FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity, and the Friendly Hands Food Bank.

“This is a great way to bring the town together to support many different charities,” Rep. Cook said. “I am proud parent of one of the students participating, and I applaud Torrington’s high school students for coming up with idea to give back to the community.”

A morning kick off rally will begin at 5:30 am with spirit-building games and performances highlighting school groups.  From 7 to 11 am, ten sponsored events that appeal to a broad range of skills and interests will run concurrently, including a walk-a-thon, a read-a-thon, and a limbo competition.  Every participant will raise a minimum of $25 in pledges and 100% of the money raised will be split equally amongst the charities specified.

"The THS community wants to give back to the Torrington community.  While our clubs have already run many successful charity events this year, we were looking to do one unified drive to benefit the town," event coordinator, Erin Sullivan, commented.

Event planners are reaching out to businesses and town citizens for participation.  There is something for everyone to do - from sponsoring or joining a team of participants, to becoming an event helper, to donating supplies for the running of the event.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please contact Erin Sullivan, Event Coordinator, at esullivan@torrington.org.

Hartford Courant Covers Raiders Rally

Check out the article in the Hartford Courant on the Raiders Rally for Torrington, our school-wide charity drive:

Torrington High School Announces Charity Event

Raiders Rally Gains Momentum

Eight O'Clock Coffee Becomes Graduate Level Sponsor

The Empirical division of the company Eight O'Clock Coffee has generously donated $500 to the Raiders Rally for Torrington, bringing the sponsorship total over the $1000 mark with three weeks remaining.  Local company Cadco, Ltd, out of Winsted, Connecticut, has also become a graduate sponsor with a donation of $200.  Pledge forms are still being circulated by participants and will be due in May 24th.

Representative Michelle Cook To Attend Raiders Rally

CT State Representative Michelle Cook will be attending the Raiders Rally for Torrington on May 31, 2013.  Representative Cook will be touring the events and offering her services as a volunteer.

Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham to Attend Charity Event

Mayor Bingham has let THS know that he will be touring the "Raiders Rally for Torrington" on May 31st.  The event, which will raise money for the Torrington chapters of Susan B. Anthony, FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity, and Friendly Hands Food Bank, will run in the morning hours of Friday, May 31, 2013. 

Mayor Bingham will be stopping by at 9 am to show his support for this community-wide event.

Consider getting involved and helping to give back to the town of Torrington.  For more information, contact Erin Sullivan at 860-485-8307 or esullivan@torrington.org.