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Algonquin school has colorful fundraiser

The Heineman Middle School PTO held its third annual Color a Thon run Friday in Algonquin to support the purchase of new materials for the school.

More than 400 students participated in the event, which raised more than $9,000 for purchases including technology and standing desks.

  Eighth-grader Lindsay Hunters of Heineman Middle School is awash in color as she approaches the end of the school's Color a Thon in Algonquin Friday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Seventh-grader Taylor Tedesco gets a purple pelting in the face during the Heineman Middle School Color a Thon in Algonquin Friday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Students disappear in a cloud of yellow during Heineman Middle School's Color a Thon in Algonquin Friday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  A student gets ready to be pelted with color during Heineman Middle School's Color a Thon in Algonquin Friday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
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