There is something truly amazing happening in the Lowell school community! It’s Lowell Pink Arrow Project 2009. Perhaps you weren’t aware of that the Lowell Pink Arrow Project 2008 was a sensation in our community. It was an extraordinary moment in time that we, as an entire community, shared at the Pink Arrow Service Learning event. Pink Arrow Project 2008 was the brainchild of Lowell’s football coach, Mr. Noel Dean. A football game was played, in rare pink jerseys, the sound of a thousand donated pink thunder-sticks was in the air, and the stadium was virtually a sea of pink. Through the work of numerous dedicated volunteers and the support of our community, The Pink Arrow Project raised $93,000 for charities.

The Pink Arrow Project experience not only raised the level of awareness about cancer and its devastating affect on families, but provided an opportunity for Lowell’s varsity football team to demonstrate that life is not just about winning football games, but that there are more important values of family, kindness, honor, and service. It was once said that “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." We believe that, as a community, we witnessed that expression at the Lowell Pink Arrow Project 2008.

The Pink Arrow Project has very exciting news for 2009. We will focus on accomplishing the main goal to continue awareness for the treatment and cure of many forms of cancer. We will also continue to support the efforts of the Lowell Area Community Wellness Organization and their work to help those struggling with cancer and provide education programs. And, of course, we will work to increase and maintain student scholarships in honor of Kathy Talus, a former Lowell teacher and coach who lost her battle with cancer, and Dr. Gerard who has dedicated more than 30 years to volunteering and giving care to our student athletes. This year, we are very excited to announce that, with your help, our goal is to establish a Gilda’s Club of Lowell.

Gilda’s Club is nationally recognized for its free cancer support community. They provide numerous programs and activities to individuals and families who are fighting cancer. Gilda’s Club is renowned for their motto, “In this together. Learn. Share. Laugh.” With your contribution, along with contributions from so many others, we can achieve our goal of celebrating a Grand Opening in February, 2010.

We ask you for your support. Your contribution, along with the contributions of many others, will help make a difference. The true pinnacle of the Pink Arrow Project will take place at the first varsity football game on Friday, September 11, 2009. This year’s community-wide event will include countless activities including a cross-country meet, the first-ever MHSAA sanctioned outdoor volleyball game, and, of course, the first home varsity football game.

Just imagine the feeling you’ll get, knowing that you’ve helped the students at Lowell to feel and see the rewards of helping others. Thank you.

Lowell Pink Arrow Project 2009 Committee

Thank you to our sponsors Saint Mary's The Lacks Cancer Center and Meijer