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SEMS Beta Club fights leukemia
0314 SEMS Beta leukemia fundraiser
Connie Carters homeroom brought in the most money, $382.50, for the South Effingham Middle School Beta Club's fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. - photo by Photo provided

The South Effingham Middle School Beta Club got a big response to its fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

SEMS students and faculty raised $4,535.48 to help fight cancer, which earned the school a “Champion of Challenge” banner. The students brought in coins, and SEMS also raised money with a jeans day.

Connie Carter’s homeroom earned a Gold Pennant for raising the most money, $382.50.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.

SEMS has a Beta membership of 263 students, who work hard to live up to the club’s motto of “let us lead by serving others.”