Kindersley Composite School launches Rollathon fundraiser ahead of Telemiracle 50

By Kate Winquist

With Telemiracle marking its 50th anniversary this year, students and staff at Kindersley Composite School are rolling out a new fundraiser aimed at supporting the long-running Saskatchewan charity.

The school has launched the KCS Rollathon, a coin-collection challenge that invites students, staff and community members to donate spare change in the weeks leading up to Telemiracle 50.

Students are encouraged to bring coins to their Period 3 teachers between now and Friday, Feb. 13. Following the February break, participating teachers will roll the collected coins live in the school lobby during the lunch hour.

The fundraiser includes a competitive twist: the longer it takes a teacher to roll their class’s coins, the earlier that class will be dismissed. Bills and cheques also count toward the total, with every $10 equaling one minute of early dismissal.

Community members are also invited to take part. Coin donations can be dropped off at the Kindersley Composite School office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Those who make annual Telemiracle donations may also drop off or mail cheques directly to the school.

Organizers note that donors will still receive an official tax receipt from Telemiracle once the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Kindersley submits the full donation during its on-air presentation.

Telemiracle 50 will celebrate five decades of fundraising in support of Saskatchewan residents, continuing a tradition that has raised millions of dollars for medical equipment and patient care across the province.

School organizers hope the Rollathon will help make this milestone year a record-breaking one for Telemiracle.