Students at Primrose School at Avalon Park in Orlando, together with peers from the Lake Nona campus, turned a week‑long “Generosity Month” into a tangible act of charity. Through themed dress‑up days, sweet‑inspired science experiments and lessons on giving back, the preschool prepared its youngest learners for a community‑focused fundraiser.
Sugar Rush Run‑a‑thon fuels donations
The culminating event, dubbed the Sugar Rush Run‑a‑thon, invited children to collect pledges of one dollar for every lap they completed. The goal was ten laps per child, and every participant met that target. “They did! 100% of the students, our little ones, raised over $2,900 to be able to donate to other students in our community,” said Keiana McCluster, director of Primrose School at Avalon Park.
Charitable partnership directs funds
The money will be administered by the Primrose Schools Partnership for Children, the nonprofit arm of the preschool network. A portion of the proceeds has already been allocated to the West Lakes Early Learning Center near Camping World Stadium, a flagship early‑education project serving a historic Orlando community.
Character development at the heart of the effort
McCluster explained that each month the school highlights a different character‑development trait. This month’s focus on generosity was designed to “bridge the gap” and give students a concrete way to serve their neighbors. Franchise owner Seema Naik added, “Success is not just about what you achieve; it’s about the kind of person you become, and giving back, being kind, being a good leader is important as well.”
The excitement generated by the run‑a‑thon continues to ripple through the classrooms. “They’re still talking about it today. They come in every day. Do you remember the fun run?” McCluster said, noting how the experience reinforced lessons about kindness and community responsibility.
Community recognition
In recognition of the students’ generosity and the school’s commitment to early‑education outreach, WESH 2 highlighted the Avalon Park and Lake Nona campuses in its Community Champion Spotlight. The feature underscores how local families, educators and nonprofit partners can collaborate to lift up underserved children.
By turning a simple run into a fundraising engine, the preschool not only raised funds but also instilled a lifelong habit of service in its youngest members. The initiative demonstrates how faith‑guided values, strong families and individual liberty to give can combine to strengthen the fabric of Orlando neighborhoods.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
