Mothers of North Arlington (MONA) and The Reading Connection READ-A-THON
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Read with your child… for charity! MONA is hosting its 2nd annual Read-A-Thon from February 27 - March 5, 2011. Proceeds will benefit The Reading Connection, which helps at-risk families and their children spend more time reading. Everyone can participate! If your little one can't read yet, you can log the time you read together! Please invite your family and friends to participate and help support reading in our community!
It's a four step process:
1) Download the Q&A and pledge form below.
2) Collect pledges from family members and friends.
3) Have your child read (or read together) during the week of February 27 - March 5, 2011.
4) When the week is over, come back to www.monamoms.org/readathon to submit your pledge $ electronically. (Fabulous prizes are available to the child(ren) who raises the most money in pledges. If your child wins, you will be contacted via email.)
If you have any questions, please email bethanyhardy(at)mac(dot)com.Happy reading!
1st Prize: $100 gift certificate to The Liberty Tavern
2nd Prize: $50 gift certificate to Lyon Hall restaurant
3rd Prize: $25 gift certificate to Child's Play
4th Prize: Stamp and Ink Set from MONA Mom and Stampin' Up Demonstrator Sunghee Chon
Download: Q&A and pledge form
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