Warrior Way Successful So Far

The group of parents and school activity supporters in the Brainerd School District known as Warrior Way Inc. took on the task of raising money to help students pay increased activity fees. The district has to trim $5.5-Million from next year's budget. Warrior Way Inc. member Don Ryan said the fund raising effort is having a good bit of success and has $110,000 in the bank as of last Friday. Ryan said people have pledged more than that but he doesn't want to count that until its in the bank. Ryan said the group has to raise $220,000 by Wednesday, April 2nd to have the fund ready for next year's public school budget and he believes the group will make their goal. Ryan said the long range plan is to gather enough money to set up a foundation and be able to leave the principle alone and use the interest to help kids with their activity fees. He estimates a good number to work with would be $5-Million and he believes Warrior Way can do that too.