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Eyer's Rock-a-Thon is Tonight!

Due to the expectation of inclement weather, East Penn School officials have postponed the annual Rock-a-Thon at Eyer Middle School until Feb. 3.

Eyer staff and students have been rocking this event for almost 20 years. 

The Rock-a-Thon is 25 teams with about 7 students each who take shifts rocking in some type of rocking chair all night. 

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Parents and teachers chaperone for various shift lengths.  

There are many prizes including Best Theme, Most Money raised (individually) and Most Money by a team, etc.  The non-rocking students get to watch movies, eat, play in organized games and tournaments in the gym and have a great time.

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Money is raised via pledges and the kids must have a minimum of $20 in pledges to participate.

Initially, Rock-a-thon money went to Dream Come True, an organization that raises money for terminally or seriously ill children so that they can have a “Dream” actually happen. 

This year, however, Eyer is ear-marking the proceeds for “Justin’s House,” a Bethany Beach home that hosts no-cost vacations for terminally ill children and their families.  

Eyer’s donation will go towards upkeep, taxes, food and the like.  

Last year, more than $7,500 dollars was raised!


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