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When does 33 pounds equal a ton of heart? When Pineland students collect pennies for SJH Foundation VINELAND, NJ (June 8, 2011) — Elementary students from Pineland Learning Center recently collected 33 pounds of pennies to benefit the South Jersey Healthcare (SJH) Foundation. For one month, students called on their family members and friends to raise a grand total of $60, or 6,000 pennies. “The Foundation is extremely grateful for the generosity of the students at Pineland,” said Carolyn Heckman, Executive Director of the SJH Foundation. “Each penny makes an impact on what the Foundation can do for SJH, and helps enable SJH to provide high-quality health care services that improve the lives of all we serve.” According to Ms. Christina Pierce, their teacher, the PLC students have previously participated in penny drives for the soup kitchen in Millville and sneaker recycling initiatives. Pierce says that community service is a major part of the learning experience at PLC: “Our school takes pride in encouraging volunteerism to all of our students, no matter their age. Our students have a ton of heart, and they always impress us with their dedication to the causes they support.” The SJH Foundation is the fundraising entity of SJH – a premiere health care provider in southern New Jersey with hospitals in Vineland, Elmer and Bridgeton and a regional cancer center in Vineland. The SJH Foundation is dedicated to establishing renewable financial resources that provide dollars for needed programs and services and to ensure the continued growth of an endowment fund for the support of SJH. For more information about the SJH Foundation, including donation information and volunteer opportunities please visit our website at www.sjhfdn.org or call (856) 641-8290. <<back |
 (L-R): Devon S., Ms. Christina Pierce, Walter H., Dominic M., SJH Foundation Executive Director Carolyn Heckman, Erik S., John B., Mr. Robert Sheppard, Connor A., James R., and Horangelie R. |