So, how often do you get a chance to support a Guinness world's record AND increase awareness of SBS...
Board members also heard from a long line of student Problem Solvers from North Ridge Middle School. One by one, students told of their “I Will Prevent It” campaign for Shaken Baby Syndrome, which was awarded first place in state competition.
The students announced they would have another fundraiser for Reagan’s Rescue with a second attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Mentos geysers. An attempt at the 1,900 person record failed in January as 500 showed up in poor weather, but the students have taken their second try a step further by aiming for 2,500 geysers.
Students said in January they were disappointed they didn’t make the record but were buoyed by the fact they had raised awareness for their cause.
Geysers are created when a Mentos tab is dropped in a soda bottle with the ensuing fizz directed 10 feet into the air through a tube.
Organizers hope to employ area school districts to help with the record and the cost has been dropped from $10 to $2 in the second go-around due to leftover supplies from the first attempt.
The new world record attempt will take place at 1:30 May 13 at the WDAN radio station, 1500 N. Wabash St. Participants are asked to arrive at least an hour early and a rain date of May 17 has been set.
The Problem Solvers are also hoping the community supports a fundraiser to help the group attend an international competition in June.
To make a donation or participate in the geyser event contact sponsor Lori Woods at lwoods@danville.k12.il.us or 444-3456
http://commercial-news.com/local/x1687712297/D118-board-spotlights-students.
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