The staff and faculty from District 27 Elementary Schools are the subjects of today’s Pink Shirt pictures in Lincoln Daily News.

Photos include the Administrative Staff, Northwest, Adams Day Care, Washington Monroe, Lincoln Junior High School and the LJHS cook staff and Central School. We want to thank all these wonderful educators and support staff who not only took time out to have their photos taken but also used Pink Shirt Day as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The group raised $875 which was delivered to Karen Castelein representing the Friends and Family Relay for Life by District 27 Superintendent Kent Froebe. That money goes into the team’s fundraising total for the year, and brought the grand total to just over $40,000.

In addition to the wonderful, shared photos and news about the fundraiser, we want to zero in on the LJHS cook staff. These folks do a remarkable job for our youth, providing balanced, nutritious meals, that kids will actually eat. We all know that tweens and teens can be very picky eaters, so hats off to the cooks at LJHS for all they do.

We also know that when a cancer warriors plan of action includes chemotherapy, good nutrition can become a battle of its own. Foods that a person once loved are now repulsive, smells trigger nausea, and keeping food in the system is an overall challenge.

The American Cancer Society does offer expert advise on tackling good nutrition and eating to sooth or comfort typical symptoms. If you or someone you know and love is having trouble, it might be worth you time to check out this link.

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