Join Reva in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (Chicago)

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500 from 9 donors 3 updates 500 goal met!

What is the Readathon?: Pratham USA Readathon 2016 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read books and raise money to help underprivileged kids in India learn to read, write and count.
How does it work?: With a parent’s help, kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read and the more people they ask, the more money they raise.; 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.
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 – expanded vocabulary, improved communication skills and increased knowledge.
Are there prizes?: Yes! Medals and Trophies for readers who raise more money so that more kids are helped. 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.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?: A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who leads a team of younger readers and guides, supports and cheers them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. An RC will learn good management and leadership skills and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. Volunteering experience as RC may be used to fulfill honor society requirements or to build up the resume.
How do I know if my donation makes a difference?: In addition to various impact stories you can read here some participating families have also visited Pratham programs in India to see the impact with their own eyes. You can contact us if you want to plan a visit to a Pratham site or have specific questions. In addition, Pratham is a four star rated charity (highest possible rating) by the Charity Navigator.
I want more details.: Here are some more details about Readathon. Here is more information about Pratham.

Thanks to...

Aug 23	Nikhil view profile Nikhil made a 50 contribution
Jul 31	Bhupinder view profile Bhupinder made a 50 contribution
Jul 28	Joher view profile Joher made a 25 contribution
Jul 19	Kelly view profile Kelly made a 50 contribution
Jul 18	Rakinder view profile Rakinder made a 75 contribution
Jul 17	Ann view profile Ann made a 50 contribution
Jul 12	Niraj view profile Niraj made a 50 contribution
Jul 10	Reva view profile Reva made a 100 contribution
	50 from 1 offline donor

Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

I am participating in Pratham USA Readathon 2016 because I want to help less fortunate children attend schools and learn to read, write and count well. Pratham is a not-for-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India since it was founded in 1995.

2016 Readathon will be my fifth year of participation. I look forward to putting in my effort to this Readathon every summer because it not only lures me to read and educate myself more, but this is also a way that I can help in my own way in encouraging the new generation of children in India to read too. India’s poverty causes the family money to be spent on the essentials to live, and not their children’s education. This is unfortunate as this takes away future opportunities for these children. I am lucky enough to have the opportunity and to experience having a great education. From this, I know that education is a critically essential. It opens the human mind to the endless ideas that can be created from your imagination. An education allows those ideas to be written in a type of permanent ink which changes our world and community for the better and help other people in need. Taking our privileges and sharing them with people in need, like the children in India. This is what Pratham believes in – and so do I!

Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one year. A whole year of education for one child can inspire that child to do great things in the world and making a difference just like it inspired me. I believe by participating in a Readathon emphasizes the impact of education because it encourages being curious and discovering new places. My goal this year is to support 20 children. Please support my Readathon by making a donation to Pratham USA today and help me reach (and beat!) my goal.

It will put a smile on my face and the child who’s life you improved my giving some money. It’s worth it – don’t you think?

Love,
Reva Agrawal

8/22/2016--TERRIBLE TYPHOID MARY (sent August 22)

Hello everyone!!

Today is 8/22/16, the last day before my summer comes to a close and a new school year begins. We have raised a total of $450 which will provide 18 children in India a year’s worth of education. With just 50 more dollars we will not only help 2 more children get an education but we would have also reached our goal of $500. With your help, these children in India can learn how to read instead of being illiterate like most of their population already is. They could understand the words on a page, a contract, or even a sign and enjoy doing it anytime of the year just like you or me.

I recently read a book called Terrible Typhoid Mary by Susan Campbell Bartoletti which revolved around the story of Mary Mallon, an Irish cook who was accused of infecting many people with typhoid fever. This non-fiction book showed me just how inaccurate medical theories were and just how much you could trust them. After I finished reading this book, I started reading Flowers for Algernon, a book which exposes me to a new topic. I hope to continue reading throughout the school year and more forward in the future.

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Thank you for all your support!!
–Reva Agrawal