Franklin Elementary School Staff vs. Parents Basketball Game to Benefit Kilimanjaro Education Foundation

FRANKLIN PARK, Pa., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers and parents from Franklin Elementary School in the North Allegheny School District will engage in the second annual Parents vs. Staff basketball game on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit the Kilimanjaro Education Foundation (KEF).

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The basketball game, which will take place at the district's Ingomar Middle School, is part of a long-term partnership between Franklin Elementary and KEF to build and stock a new library at the Eluai Primary School and Noonkodin Secondary School in the village of Eluai outside of Monduli in Tanzania.  KEF is a nonprofit volunteer organization with a mission to provide African children the same education opportunities as children in developed countries.

"This is truly kids helping kids as our students raise money throughout the year through spirit days and special projects like bracelet sales to help in this effort," said Jeff Anderchak, Principal at Franklin Elementary.  "We believe that working with KEF helps to open students' minds to realities of the world around them and to see that kids in other parts of the world live very different lives."

Franklin Elementary is well on its way to a goal of $10,000 in this effort, with more than $3,000 already raised.  Ground was recently broken for the library project and work will continue as funding is in place.

"We are thrilled to partner with Franklin Elementary School," said Todd Grossman, founder of KEF.  "Jeff Anderchak, the teachers and staff and students of the school have been extremely enthusiastic and creative in their fundraising ideas.  The students are interested to learn more about their counterparts in Tanzania and we are looking forward to launching a pen pal program between the schools as work continues on the library project."

About Franklin Elementary School

Founded in 1936, Franklin has become an exemplary learning community in which all students are valued, respected, and celebrated.  Rooted in its storied history and tradition, Franklin is a beacon of civic pride and academic excellence.  Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Franklin is committed to providing high-quality instruction incorporating current best teaching practices for all students in a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment.  Charged with the responsibility of preparing students for success in the 21st century, Franklin educates by providing rigorous, comprehensive learning opportunities founded on high expectations, a challenging curriculum, and a shared commitment to excellence. 

About KEF

Kilimanjaro Education Foundation (KEF), (www.kef4kids.org) founded in 2006, is incorporated in New York State and organized as a 501(c)(3). KEF strives to improve education and to build school facilities for underprivileged children in Tanzania and other countries bordering Kilimanjaro. KEF's volunteers and directors share in and impart not only the Foundation's passion for children and education, but also in KEF's core values of honesty, integrity, creativity and imagination.

SOURCE Kilimanjaro Education Foundation (KEF)