Students and Faculty Well-Stocked and Sanitized to Prevent Spread of the Coronavirus

Broward Education Foundation announced it distributed a total of 42,000 cannisters of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes to all 222 Broward County Public Schools, tech centers and mail rooms on November 20, 2020.

To break it down, each Broward County Public Elementary, Middle and High School, plus technical facilities and mailrooms each received a minimum of 180 cannisters totaling 10,290,000 inches. As there are 63,600 inches in a mile, the cumulative total equates more than 161 miles. To put it in perspective, a one-way trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West!

“We are so pleased to continue to support Broward County Public Schools with whatever needs arise,” said Tim Curtin, board chair of Broward Education Foundation. “I guess you could now literally say Broward Education Foundation goes the extra mile, or in this case the extra 160 miles, for our students and teachers when it comes to keeping them safe and sanitary.”

Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, was able to make this substantial donation through the non-profit’s partnership with the Kids in Need Foundation.

About Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation is the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by providing teacher grants to fund development of innovative curriculum that advances Pre K-12 achievement; vitally needed school supplies for Title I school students, and scholarships for qualified high school seniors. Established in 1983, the non-profit Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County Public Schools annually. In 2018, responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe campaign, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information visit browardedfoundation.org, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com , like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.