The NRHEG FFA chapter saw this as a great opportunity to connect with other chapters across the country in aiding breast cancer research and using the other 50 percent of the proceeds to help raise money for their own project of building a school greenhouse. What better way to do it than by growing something?
There are about five students who tried growing the pumpkins this year besides Sorum himself ,and another patch planted in the school garden. In total, there are about 100 pumpkins that will be sold during the fall season or until they are gone. The early frost in September was not good for the pumpkins, but overall for the first try the numbers were not too bad. Some have more of a pink coloring then others, some are big while others are smaller, but all the money raised from them will be going to two great causes.
For FFA Treasurer Jack Skalicky, aiding in the fight against breast cancer was a great reason to grow the pumpkins and helping the school with building a green house is a plus.
“My aunt is a breast cancer survivor and if it wasn’t for the research they do she might not still be here,” Jack said. “And the school having a greenhouse would be an awesome addition to the Ag classes.”
Tina Quezada, the chapter historian, agreed with Jack wholeheartedly.
“I think the fact that I know it’s going for a good cause was the best part. The reward of the outcome,” she said.
The pink pumpkins will be sold at various NRHEG sporting events and at some local businesses. The pumpkins will range from $7 to $15, depending on the individual pumpkin. If your business is interested in aiding the FFA chapter in selling the pink pumpkins, please contact Dan Sorum through NRHEG High School.