Join Rishabh in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (Phoenix)

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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.

New Update

This week I read 5 more books. The seventh book I read was called ‘Don’t Swap your sweater for a Dog’. It is about a boy that traded a sweater that itched a lot, but with love. He traded it for a better dog than his dog. The eighth book I read was called ‘Don’t Tap-dance on Your Teacher. It is about a boy that really wanted to go to tap-dance lessons. Then he didn’t like to tap-dance so he protended to have cruches so he cannot go on stage. The ninth book I read was called ‘Never Walk in Shoes that Talk’. It was about a boy that really wanted Walkie-Talkie shoes. Then his grandma got him the pair of shoes because his dad would not get him a pair. The tenth book that I read was called ‘Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin’. It is about a boy that estamates how a pumpkin wheighs. The last book that I read was called ‘Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!’ It is about a boy that sighns-up for a football team. They were playing aginst the Sharks. In the first half, the Sharks were winning,70-0.In the second half a Cheer-Leader named, Andrea joined the team and the boy won 70-77.THANK YOU

Update 1

This week I read 6 books. The first book that I read was called ‘THE LONG WAY TO A NEW LAND’. It is about a family that is traveling to America. The second book that I read was called ‘THE LONG WAY WESTWARD’. It is about a family that is traveling west to Wisconsin. The third book that I read was called ‘BUFFALO BILL and the PONY EXPRESS’. It is about a boy named Bill who sent mail on a horse in the Pony Express. The forth book I read was called ‘DUST FOR DINNER’. It is about a family that does not get any rain and has to deal with a dust storm. The fifth book was called ‘First Flight’. It was about Wright brothers building a flying machine. The last book is called ‘Finding Providence’. It is about a man that is forced to live in the wild.