Anderson Middle School Raises $15,000 to Benefit Camp Casey

On March 19, Anderson Middle School hosted its annual March Miracles basketball tournament final. March Miracles is a school-wide fundraising initiative in support of a charity chosen by the Anderson community. Students form teams, compete, and showcase their skills in a March Madness-style basketball bracket competition that began with preliminary rounds earlier in the month.

To kick off the event, AMS welcomed Detroit Lions linebacker #53 Trevor Nowaske, who shared his personal story and offered words of advice and encouragement to students and staff. Trevor was introduced by his cousin, AMS 6th grader Evan Nowaske.

This year’s event raised $15,000 to support Camp Casey, a nonprofit organization that provides horseback riding programs to children with cancer, rare blood disorders and other life-threatening illnesses. The money was raised through tournament entry fees, sponsorships from local businesses, concession sales and team sponsorships from AMS staff.

Students enjoyed the event as they cheered on their peers during skill competitions and the basketball championships. Mike Ross, AMS principal, gave a shout-out to teacher Karen Saltsman, who coordinated the event, along with Mrs. Bajorek, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Cabalum, and Ms. Combs, the staff members who helped with planning behind the scenes to make this event possible.