MEDFORD, Ore. — A Southern Oregon school got the chance to meet its Sparrow for the first time today as the students wrap up this year’s involvement in Sparrow Clubs. This year, Rogue Valley Adventist Academy completed more hours of community service than there are students. 2-year-old Mateo Lopez is getting ready for only his … Continue reading »
Taking Flight: Sparrow’s Sponsors
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A 5-year-old girl battling cancer, is getting a lot of support from a Southern Oregon school, as well as a business. South Middle School in Grants Pass adopted Chloe Davison as their Sparrow. That adoption was made possible by several sponsors, including Southern Oregon Elmer’s. For the Hopkins, representing Southern Oregon … Continue reading »
Taking Flight: A Sparrow’s Dance
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A high school is rallying around a 6-year-old girl with something only 1 percent of the population has. The Sparrow Clubs Program allows students to raise money for their Sparrow-child through community service, but Crater High School students are going above and beyond with a fundraiser. NewsWatch 12′s Danielle Craig shows … Continue reading »
Sparrow Clubs: Jack-A-Palooza
ASHLAND, Ore. — A community is rallying around a 9-year-old boy battling a rare type of cancer. Those who know Jack Dorr know he’s a Lego master, but these legos are doing more than just creating sculptures like the Death Star – they’re helping him regain the ability in his right hand that he lost … Continue reading »
Sparrow Clubs Fundraiser at Chipotle
MEDFORD, Ore. — Two Rogue Valley businesses are coming together to support Southern Oregon’s chapter of Sparrow Clubs. On Thursday, both Chipotle and Yogurt Hut in the Northgate Shopping Center will take part in the event. From 4 to 8 p.m., the companies will donate 50 percent of their proceeds to Sparrow Clubs. However, you … Continue reading »
Taking Flight: A Sparrow’s Secret
MEDFORD, Ore. — McLoughlin Middle School is rallying support around its newest Sparrow, but this time, their Sparrow comes from the crowd of students. Brandy Moore is an eighth grader at this school, who may have gone unnoticed in the past, but is now the center of attention. The 14-year-old has lupus; doctors discovered the … Continue reading »
Hidden Valley High Adopts Sparrow
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Sparrow Club has made its way to a new Rogue Valley school. Wednesday afternoon students at Hidden Valley High School adopted their first ever Sparrow child, 12 year old Caitlyn who is currently fighting for her life in Portland. “Whatever It Takes” – a fitting motto for the students of … Continue reading »
Crater High School Adopts Sparrow
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Every year, Sparrow Clubs chooses a child in need and pairs them with a local school that adopts them for year. Wednesday, Crater High School got to meet their Sparrow: a 5-year-old little girl who they will help financially support. A stadium full of students welcomed Addison Irey on Wednesday afternoon. … Continue reading »
