Schools taking part in anti-leukemia programs

 Cortez Elementary and Walnut Avenue Elementary schools are among the schools in Chino participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter's School & Youth programs in the 2009-10 school year.

The programs include Pennies for Patients and The Olive Garden's Pasta for Pennies.

Ayala High School in Chino Hills is also participating.

Additional schools are encouraged to participate.

Schools officials can call (714) 481-5617 or visit www.schoolandyouth.org/ocie.