LYNNWOOD—Cedar Way Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) raised over $1,400 from its Red Robin of Lynnwood fundraiser on Friday, July 12, to support the Jada Woods-Johnson Family who lost their daughter to a fatal shooting in the Alderwood Mall food court. A second fundraiser is in the works for August 10 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Everett Mall location.
Kelcie Trine, President of Cedar Way Elementary PTO, in an email to the Lynnwood Times shared that a total of $7,119.21 in sales were reported by Red Robin of Lynnwood who donated 20% for the Woods-Johnson Family. Jayda was a former student of Cedar Way Elementary and her brother is currently a student at the school.
The donation from Red Robin of Lynnwood excluded sales from catering, 3rd party ordering, alcohol, gift cards, retail, tax and gratuity. Because of the fundraiser exposure, Costco is also donating a $500 gift card to the family.
Ryan Eastman, the manager of Buffalo Wild Wings at the Everett Mall, who also has children attending Cedar Way Elementary, is collaborating with Trine to offer a second Dine and Donate event for Jayda’s family, this time on August 10, at his restaurant—all are welcomed to participate.
One of the biggest annual events hosted by Cedar Way Elementary PTO is its Cedar Way Circus Arts and Tumbling Squad (CCATS). Introduced to the school by its Physical Education teacher, Coach Kyle Gray, the program is designed to inspire and empower kindergarten through sixth-grade students through the exhilarating world of circus arts and tumbling.
Jayda was part of CCATS and Coach Gray said she was a leader in this program. To learn more about the CCATS program, click here.
Cedar Way Elementary PTO also hosts a monthly Food Bank that supports on average 45-50 families per month.
“We find that this is a huge need not only [for] our school but the larger community,” Trine said.
Author: Mario Lotmore
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Good on you community! I did notice the large photo the family posted for the vigil.
It is unfortunate the picture depicted, what appeared to be, a social media advertisement from a “selfie”.
I am certain that Jayda was an adorable, precious soul.
Kudos to the school district and local business for tallying around her and family during this time.