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Join Aiden in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2015 (Chicago)

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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2015 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read more books and raise money to help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.
How does it work?
Kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read, the more money they raise. Learn more here.
Where does my money go?
All donations to the Readathon go to support Pratham’s work for child education in India. With the help of trained professionals and dedicated volunteers, Pratham runs pre-schools and after-school programs in many cities and villages of India so that underprivileged children can read, write and count at their appropriate grade level. Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year.Pratham receives 97% of the money you donate here. 2.9% + 30 cents is charged by the credit card processing company. We thank SeeYourImpact for providing Pratham with its Storytelling Donation platform free of cost.
Who can participate?
Kids of any age can participate (adults too!). Children too young to read can have a parent or older siblings read to them.
Why participate?
Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others learn to read is Great!Participating in this Readathon is an amazing way to do community service, and enjoy the benefits of reading at the same time – increased vocabulary, improved communication skills and the joy of helping others.
Are there prizes?
Yes! Trophies will be given to readers who raise $250 or more. A Young Reader Award for the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award for the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money. Certificates of Appreciation for all readers. More information is available here.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?
A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who will lead a team of younger readers and guide, support, and cheer them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. A RC will learn good management and leadership skills, and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. For more information, click here.
How do I know if my donation makes a difference?
With every $1,000 raised, Pratham is able to educate 40 children for one whole year. Readers and donors can read some stories of children who attend Pratham schools by clicking here

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Jun 28
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Lisa made a 25 contribution

Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

I am taking part in the Pratham Readathon to collect money so that poor children in India can go to school.

Pratham is a not-for-profit organization that is educating millions of children in India since it was founded in 1994. It is very well known and has won many international awards for its work in child literacy and education. Please visit www.prathamusa.org for more information.

Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for a whole year. I love to read because when I read I can learn a lot, discover new places, use my imagination and never get bored! I am so happy that with your donation, my reading will help many other children. I am going to read 15 books. Please support my Readathon by making a donation to Pratham USA today.

Thanks!
Aiden

Update #2 (sent July 17)

I finished reading 3 books.

‘Big Nate Flips Out’ was a really funny book. The book is about how Nate keeps getting into trouble. I liked the part where Nate’s friend hypnotizes him to get him to be clean. I too would like to hypnotize someone!!

I liked the Big Nate series so much that I also read ‘Big Nate Game On’ . In this book Nate and his team lose all the games because he is always talking during the game.

My third book was ‘Flat Stanley- Invisible Stanley’ – This was a cool story because it is a story of how Stanley woke up hungry one night during a thunderstorm to eat an apple and raisins and discovered that he was invisible in the morning.

I am going to the library today to find a book on hypnotism.

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Pratham USA - Every Child In School and Learning Well

Pratham is the largest not-for-profit organization providing quality education to underprivileged children in India. Pratham uses very low-cost and scalable methods and works in collaboration with the government, local communities, parents, teachers and volunteers across the country to educate millions of children every year. Pratham’s mission is “Every Child in School and Learning Well.”

Pratham USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a four-star rating (the highest possible) from Charity Navigator accepts tax deductible contributions from U.S. donors to help Pratham continue and expand its work for child literacy and education. For more information, visit www.prathamusa.org.

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