Schmucker Middle School Teacher Bikes 153 Miles to Deliver Riley Hospital Donation Check

After two days and 153 miles on the road, Schmucker Middle School Teacher LA High arrived at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis with a special delivery: a donation raised by the Schmucker school community throughout the school year.

The 2025 P-H-M Secondary Teacher of the Year was joined on the trip by friends and supporters. They biked from Mishawaka to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis to personally deliver the check of $15,000 to the Riley Children’s Foundation.

The ride served as the culmination of another successful year of fundraising at Schmucker. Students and staff participated in a variety of events throughout the school year to support Riley, including Riley Trivia Night in May, various dress-up days, walk the track events, teacher pie-in-the-face, and a student-led “$5 Week.”

These annual fundraising efforts have become a tradition at Schmucker, bringing students and staff together in support of children and families receiving care through Riley Children’s Health.

Schmucker would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s events and helped make the donation possible.