By Maddie Papcun ─ Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law is hosting another School Spirit Day, this time outside of Spirit Week. Principal Mr. Thompson is organizing a PJ Day for Jonathan Law students and staff in honor of kids battling cancer at the Connecticut Children’s hospital. With the upcoming PJ Day set for Friday, December 13, Advocate Staff Reporter Maddie Papcun sat down with Thompson to learn more about this fundraiser. 

Maddie Papcun: What exactly is the PJ Day for the Kids? 

Fran Thompson: It’s a fundraiser for Connecticut Children’s Hospital that does really incredible things for kids with cancer. I thought it would be a neat thing to do and a good cause to raise money for with all the wonderful school spirit we have here at Law. 

MP: Who benefits from this fundraiser? 

FT:The money goes to the work the hospital does in support of families all around the country that need housing, clothing, meals, obviously patient care and outpatient work, and family visiting opportunities. 

MP: What does it cost or take to participate? / What could someone win when they participate? 

FT: Anyone can wear their PJs, but for a donation of two dollars, you get a golden ticket. This ticket will allow you, when your spotted wearing PJs,  to reach into the prize patrol bag and choose a prize, all day long. Most of the prizes are Lawmazing spirit items. 

MP: Why is Jonathan Law participating in PJ Day for the Kids?

FT: My best friend, who’s a principal in West Hartford, has a daughter who was diagnosed with cancer at age five. [Abbies]’s now eight and their time as a family at Connecticut Children’s has allowed them to come through this horrible situation okay. Thankfully she’s now cancer free, but this is still a very personal cause in my life. It’s for Abbie, but also the good work that Connecticut Children’s Hospital does. 

MP: What is your goal for Jonathan Law to raise on Friday? 

FT: If each person donates two dollars, with just 300 participants we would be able to raise $600. While this isn’t a large amount in terms of paying for the services the hospital provides, it’s meant to more so be a message of support. We’ll take a group picture of everyone participating to show that Jonathan Law stands with Connecticut Children’s Hospital.