Stamford Students Run, Jump, Dance For Funds

STAMFORD, Conn. — The students of Stamford’s Cloonan Middle School got out of the classroom Friday and got a workout instead with the school’s first ever Fitness Challenge.

Photo Album Cloonan Middle School Fitness Challenge 2012

Parent volunteers and teachers ran 10 stations at nearby Scalzi Park where kids had to perform specific athletic challenges, including hurdle-leaping, slalom-running, jump-roping and even Zumba dancing. There was also a nutritionist who taught kids about how to eat healthy.

The event also served as a fundraiser for the school, with the students receiving pledges for the participating in activities. About 600 students raised a total of more than $6,100.

All of the funds will be used to help put on programs and trips for the students throughout the year.

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