Carrie Busey students raising money for Crisis Nursery

CHAMPAIGN – 'Tis the season for Christmas lists and making gift requests of Santa. But the kids at Carrie Busey Elementary School are also thinking about giving.

The school is holding a fundraiser this week to collect money for Crisis Nursery. Students are collecting change in their classrooms for the "Change for Change" fundraiser, and they hope to raise $1,800. To do so, they are asking for help from the community.

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