FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Kristin Calder, CEO
561-635-8423
Kcalder@LiteracyPBC.org
11th Annual LOOP for Literacy Goes Virtual for 2021
Walk, Run or Bike Set for Feb. 19-28
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021— If you’re a runner, walker or cyclist, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County invites you to participate in the 11th Annual LOOP for Literacy presented by Florida Crystals. This year’s event looks a little different – it’s virtual – but the goal is the same: to help wipe out illiteracy in Palm Beach County. Participants can walk, run or cycle at the time and place of choice between February 19-28, 2021.
You can organize a team of colleagues, family, friends or participate as an individual to support literacy programs. Participants will receive a race tech shirt and book-themed finisher medal. Every child registered will receive a book. New this year is a silent auction, which can be accessed here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/jWa/.
Participants can dedicate their ride, walk or run to honor someone who taught them to read or a favorite teacher or someone who loves to read for literacy in any distance of their choice. Choose from:
- ROADSIDE BIKE RIDE: $50 –Please wear a helmet for safety.
- 5K RUN / WALK: Adult – $35 / Student (18 and under) – $15
- KIDS 1-MILE-FUN-RUN: (12 years and under) – $10
- KIDS 100-YARD-DASH: (7 years and under) – $10
Participant packets can be picked up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Blume Literacy Center at 3651 Quantum Blvd. in Boynton Beach, starting February 5. Additional packet pick-up locations will also be designated on the LityeracyPBC.org website LOOP for Literacy page.
The fundraiser is being chaired by Literacy Coalition Board Members Joe Grant of Boca Raton and Andy Loewenstein of Palm Beach Gardens. Committee members include Regine Bataille, Len Gray, Alma Horne, Harvey Oaxaca-Guzman, Nicole Rocco and Matt Turko.
LOOP for Literacy sponsors to date include Presenting Sponsor Florida Crystals; Gold Sponsors Domino Sugar and Levenger Foundation; Bronze Sponsors Marshall Grant PLLC, NCCI, and Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida; Supporter Level Sponsors Lewis, Longman & Walker, The Loewenstein Family and The Palm Beach Post. Sponsorship opportunities are detailed here: /event/loop-for-literacy/
Proceeds will support literacy efforts in Palm Beach County to ensure that children and adults get the help they need to be successful in school and life.
For more information, visit www.LiteracyPBC.org or call 561-279-9103.
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 12 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has worked to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. One in seven adults in our county is unable to read and understand the information found in books, newspapers and manuals and nearly half of all third-graders are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to more than 29,000 adults, children and families each year, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
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