Friends of Renton Schools fundraiser is Monday

The Friends of Renton Schools will hold their annual “Be a Champion” fund-raising breakfast at 7:30 a.m., this Monday, April 29.

The Friends of Renton Schools will hold their annual “Be a Champion” fund-raising breakfast at 7:30 a.m., this Monday, April 29.

The event, to raise money for Renton schools, will take place at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. Check-in is at 7 a.m.

Former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice will be the keynote speaker for the breakfast. Meeghan Black will be the emcee.

This is the fourth year for the annual event. Last year’s breakfast raised more than $200,000, according to Pam Teal, foundation representative and School Board member.

A few last-minute reservations will be accepted, but online donations are encouraged.

To donate or volunteer, email mpteal@comcast.net or visit www.friendsofrentonschools.org.