Students Raise $771 in Coin Drive for Biloxi Classmate
Students and their families collected change to help pay for a classmate's treatment and a planned trip.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
Students at an elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi, held a coin drive that raised $771.07 for a classmate. The student has been medically cleared for a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney.
Why it matters
The fundraising effort supports a child's medical treatment and offers him a wish trip, showing how a school community can respond to a student's needs. It also highlights how small donations, collected from families and classmates, can add up to meaningful support.
Students and their families raised $771.07 through collecting change in a coin drive for a classmate. No target amount or comparison with other school fundraisers was reported.
The players
Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, including trips and experiences.
The details
Students at an elementary school in Biloxi held a coin drive to raise money for a classmate who is medically complex. Students and their families collected change, which was tallied to $771.07 for the student's treatment.
Timeline
The article reporting the coin drive total and the Make-A-Wish clearance was published on November 13, 2026.
The Make-A-Wish trip to Disney is scheduled for January 2027, timed to the student's birthday.
Philanthropy Landscape
Community-led fundraising efforts like this coin drive complement the wish-granting work of organizations such as Make-A-Wish, which funds trips for children with critical illnesses. Grassroots donations from classmates and families show how local giving can support individual children alongside established national charities.
Families and schools that want to support a classmate can organize small collections, such as coin drives, that add up to meaningful sums. The effort shows how everyday contributions can help cover medical costs and make wish trips possible.
The takeaway
Small, coordinated contributions from a school community can add up to real help for a child facing serious medical challenges. Organizing a simple collection is one practical way neighbors can support a family in need.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in Philanthropy coverage for Biloxi.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlox.
