“The Great Penny Wars” have been fought again at Westport’s Bedford Middle School, and the winner is Westport’s community giving organizations.
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Bedford Middle School eighth grade teacher Kevin Cuccaro with a portion of the coins collected. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Taking part in this year’s battle were 270 eighth graders who waged a friendly but spirited competition to see which teams, or “pods,” could raise the most funds for the annual effort.
When it was all over, it turned out this year’s competition was the most successful in the 12-year history of the program, raising $11,800, organizers said. The funds will aid the holiday gift drive of the Westport Department of Human Services and other charitable programs.
Since the program’s 2004 inception, more than $80,000 has been donated — testament to the spirit of giving among Bedford students.
