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Join Sanaa in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (San Francisco Bay Area)

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251 from 7 donors 9 updates 251 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.

THANK YOU EVERYONE

Posted on September 16

Hello Everyone,

I’d like to thank you on helping me reach my goal. I raised $251 just with 7 people. Those who donated I thank you. Thanks to you I can help lots of children go to school and learn how to read. Now they can also be as happy as us, knowing how to read. THANK YOU!

– Sanaa Bhorkar

Update #8

Posted on August 30

So far, I have read 20 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, 7. The Journey to Atlantis, 8. Secrets The Time Machine Girls, 9. Diary of Mr. TDH, 10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School, 11. Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: Oops!, 12. The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle and Other Extraordinary Things, 13. Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris, 14. Thea Stilton and the Hollywood Hoax, 15. Thea Stilton and the Big Trouble in the Big Apple, 16. Drama, 17. Sisters, 18. Smile, 19. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Movie Diary, and 20. Grace.

Update #7

Posted on July 23

So far, I have read 11 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, 7. The Journey to Atlantis, 8. Secrets The Time Machine Girls, 9. Diary of Mr. TDH, 10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School, 11. Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: Oops!, 12. The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle and Other Extraordinary Things, 13. Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris, 14. Thea Stilton and the Hollywood Hoax, 15. Thea Stilton and the Big Trouble in the Big Apple, 16. Drama, 17. Sisters, 18. Smile, 19. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Movie Diary, and 20. Grace.

Update #6

Posted on June 29

So far, I have read 11 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, 7. The Journey to Atlantis, 8. Secrets The Time Machine Girls, 9. Diary of Mr. TDH, 10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School, and 11. Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: Oops!.

Update #5

Posted on June 29

So far, I have read 10 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, 7. The Journey to Atlantis, 8. Secrets The Time Machine Girls, 9. Diary of Mr. TDH, and 10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School.

Update #4

Posted on June 24

So far, I have read 7 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, and 7. The Journey to Atlantis.

Update #3

Posted on June 24

So far, I have read 7 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, 6. Mckenna, and 7. The Journey to Atlantis.

Update #2

Posted on June 21

So far, I have read 5 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, 3. To the Stars Isabelle, 4. Grace, and 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever.

Update #1

Posted on June 17

So far, I have read 3 books: 1. Isabelle, 2. Designs by Isabelle, and 3. To the Stars Isabelle. All written by Laurence Yep.