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Students Go Pink for Cancer

Meriden, New Hampshire - November 4, 2009

Pink became the primary color for students at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H., Wednesday.

The athletic fields were turned into a day-long fundraising site. Students sold T-shirts, cookies, and wristbands to support cancer research at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. TK Sportswear in the Upper Valley partnered in the fundraiser, which students hope to make an annual event.

"A lot of people are affected by cancer, all forms of cancer and no one should feel alone and it is really important that we stand together and talk about things that are important to us," said Alex Liston, who organized the event.

"I haven't seen our school so enthusiastic about something in a really long time," said Brianne Wheeler, a senior. "I walked into our dining hall today at lunch and there were pink balloons and on the table there were facts about cancer so it has been really good and the whole school has gotten involved."

The school hoped to raise $2,000 for cancer research. They had already raised $1,600 before the afternoon sporting events.

Adam Sullivan - WCAX News