BOCA RATON, FL -- At sports week at The Learning Center Preschool in Boca Raton 4-year-olds are putting their helmets on and gearing up for a Trike-a-thon.
"The serious part of this is that children are learning about bike safety, wearing helmets,... but they are also learning about Saint Jude's Hospital. They are also being exposed to sick children," said Cece Hurwitz, Learning Center Director.
The 4 year-olds are trying to make a difference by biking or riding their scooters to raise money for sick kids. The preschool wants these children to learn how to help others who are struggling with health issues. "So far we have collected over 1000 dollars and the parents have until next week to give us money. Our owners of the school are also going to match whatever we raise," Hurwitz said.
After a few laps in the blazing sun, the kids were ready for a break and ready to talk about why they want to help St. Jude Children's Hospital. Here's a sample:
"Sick children that are in the hospital."
"For sick children."
"To raise money for sick children."
"You have to help them so they can feel better and so that they can sleep so they won't get sick anymore."
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