Airport High School Student Government under the direction of adviser, Daniel Bailey, held their annual Charity Drive for Camp Kemo.

This year the effort was held from Feb. 24- March 5. In that time, Airport High School raised $50,031.67 for Camp Kemo. The annual fundraiser which has been held by Airport High School for 23 years, partners with Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and Camp Kemo.

PHOTO: The Color Run at AHS in 2016 to raise money for Camp Kemo. 

Students, local businesses, parents, teachers, staff and administration all come together to support children suffering from childhood cancer.

Fundraising events include a Send-A-Pig, litter box, food fest, 3rd block throw-down, daily dress up days and spirit nights at local restaurants all make up an exciting week for everyone to enjoy.

his year students hand-dyed more than 150 Camp Kemo logo shirts to show our support for the wonderful organization. One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds raised from this fundraiser will support over 50 kids going to camp in the summer.

Aflac presented a Duckprints Award to Airport High School students in 2015 for raising money each year for childhood cancer.