Holcomb Bridge Middle raises funds for Sudan

Holcomb Bridge Middle School students recently launched a fundraiser for South Sudanese children through the “Raising South Sudan,” a global learning and service initiative. They are looking to raise $10,000. The students are asking people to send their contributions to the school at 2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd. in Alpharetta. For more information, visit the school’s website at http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/holcombbridge.

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