Funds raised will give the power of reading to kids at Reading with Norm
UNC Charlotte and Ron Sanchez will host a #Fight4Literacy Game on 12.16.19 to promote childhood reading and raise funds for the local literacy work of Reading with Norm.
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA (November 26, 2019) - Kids all across the state of North Carolina are in the fight of their lives. A fight to read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. In fact,61% of 4th-grade students in North Carolina are not reading at the proficient level.
Because life success is directly tied to the ability to read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade, the futures of local kids like Annie, Jaylen, and Lucas are on the line every year. That is why UNC Charlotte and Ron Sanchez will host a #Fight4Literacy Game on 12.16.19 to promote childhood reading and raise funds for the local literacy work of Reading with Norm.
UNC CHARLOTTE 49ERS FANS CAN GIVE THE GIFT OF LITERACY TO LOCAL STUDENTS
For every $10 contributed by UNC Charlotte 49ers fans, Coaching for Literacy (CFL) will provide 2 books to local kids like Annie, Jaylen, and Lucas. To learn more text “49ERS4LITERACY” to 71-777 or visit: http://igfn.us/vf/49ERS4LITERACY
Thanks to CFL’s Impact Promise, 100% of funds raised by UNC Charlotte 49ers fans will stay local and go straight to help young students in Charlotte, NC become better readers.
COACHING STAFF SET TO WEAR GREEN AND PROMOTE CHILDHOOD READING
During the #Fight4Literacy the UNC Charlotte 49ers coaching staff will wear CFL’s #Green4Literacy awareness kit, showcasing a #Green4Literacy tie, lapel pin, and wristband.
ABOUT THE #FIGHT4LITERACY INITIATIVE
Thanks to the support of its partners and Americans nationwide, Coaching for Literacy has conducted over 125 #Fight4Literacy Games with more than 50 NCAA teams. Their work generates crucial awareness and has provided over $280,000 to fund over 85 literacy projects supporting more than 15,000 children nationwide. The mission of Coaching for Literacy is to use the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and generate financial support for literacy programs nationwide.
To learn more about why literacy matters and explore how you can make a difference for literacy efforts in your community, visit coachingforliteracy.org.
For Immediate Contact:
Coaching for Literacy - Chandler Ferguson - chandler@coachingforliteracy.org - 762.338.1224
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