BALTO (Bring A Light To Others) was created in 1994 as an Edmond North student fund-raiser. Last year the students of Edmond North raised money for the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center, and 5% of the donations went to The Meadows Center for Opportunity as Edmond's Common Thread organization. We raised over $145,000! In the past, BALTO has been a very successful fund-raiser helping many people in need throughout Oklahoma. BALTO is an amazing way for the student body, faculty, local businesses, and the community to make a positive impact on somebody's life. The majority of the contributions are raised by BALTO candidates who contact friends, relatives, and other residents in our community.
This year, BALTO is the week of February 4th-8th, 2008. This year's recipient is the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength, and joy. The granted wishes range from a trip to Disney World to meeting their favorite celebrity. Any donations received by Make-A-Wish stays in Oklahoma County. Ninety-five percent of all contributions go to the Make-A-Wish foundation and the other 5% goes to the Common Thread.
Every year, all three Edmond high schools join together and contribute to a charity called the Common Thread. Organized by The Greater Oklahoma Disabled Sports Association, this year's Common Thread is BLAZE, a charity located in Edmond that helps physically handicapped kids learn and compete in athletic events. Locally operated, funds will go to new equipment such as wheelchairs for the children.
The goal for BALTO 2008 is $123,456. This number can only be reached with your help. Please consider donating any amount you wish for this awesome cause to grant a child's wish! Any amount of donations will be greatly appreciated and will impact the lives of these children. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you so much for being an important part of BALTO 2008!
Schedule
Assemblies
| **AM Assembly | 9:30-10:30am |
| **PM Assembly | 1:20-2:20pm |
