Brewer Island Elementary School Launches 2011 Pocketful of Wishes Campaign

Fifth grade students at have launched their 2011 Pocketful of Wishes community service project along with the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation. The coin collecting drive will run Feb. 1 through Feb. 28.

For the project, students reach out to the Foster City community by "spreading the Brewer Island Make-A-Wish Love” and inviting community members to join them in helping to make a wish come true by becoming a sponsors or donating to the project. Last year, Brewer Island .

"The spirit and creativity of Brewer Island’s teachers and student leaders inspired the entire school community to embrace the campaign and the Make-A-Wish mission," said Coordinator of Community Services Amber Farinha. "By collecting this amount of money, Brewer Island students can fully grant a wish to a child with a life threatening illness."

In 2010, students topped their own goal of $2,000 by raising $3,065. This year, their goal is to double that by raising $7,500.

"Brewer Island Elementary School’s community service project gives students a chance to be part of a wonderful organization that helps to grant special wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions," said Farinha." It is a wonderful way for students to give back to the community."

For more information on Brewer Island Elementary School, visit their website, contact the school at (650) 312-7532 or.