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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bellevue Schools Foundation's Annual Phonathon on Target to Reach Fundraising Goal
Record amount expected, figure could reach $225,000
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 8, 2004 -- Parents of Bellevue School District students pulled together to raise money
for school programs for the Bellevue Schools Foundation's (BSF) 17th Annual Phonathon.
More than 200 parent volunteers worked the phones and mailed out pledge cards the nights of Oct. 25 - 27, calling
on other parents to donate money to fund initiatives ranging from curriculum and student support services to
teacher training and certification grants. Through this effort, BSF hopes to raise 20 percent of its 2005 budget
to finance programs benefiting 15,700 students in the Bellevue School District.
"We'd like to thank our hundreds of volunteers for donating their time and energy to make this year's Phonathon
a success," said Sherry Ladd, executive director of BSF. "Though we won't have a final count of the amount raised
for a few more weeks, we're on track to beat last year's results of $204,000 to fund district-wide programs."
Individuals wishing to make a donation can still do so online at
www.bsfdn.org/donate, or by calling BSF at 425.456.4199.
The Phonathon is an important part of BSF's funding, and is one of several initiatives that make it possible for
BSF to achieve its mission of helping provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students in the
Bellevue School District. The BSF works closely with schools and the district to identify, select and fund
existing and new programs that benefit thousands of students every year.
About the Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF)
A private, non-profit organization, the Bellevue Schools Foundation is a powerful partnership between the
Bellevue School District, Parent-Teacher Associations, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and business and community
leaders. BSF was created in 1979 by a concerned group of parents and community leaders, who wanted to ensure
quality education for Bellevue's children despite limited state funding for school districts. Its mission remains
consistent: to promote and help fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students of Bellevue
Public Schools. During its 25-year history, the BSF has raised over $9 million for programs that reach over
15,700 students every year.
For more information about the Bellevue Schools Foundation or to make a donation, please contact BSF at
425-456-4199, email at info@bsfdn.org, or by logging on to www.bsfdn.org.
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Media Contact:
Gillian Doyle
Bellevue Schools Foundation
Tel: 425.456.4199
gilllian@bsfdn.org
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