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Men’s basketball team joins literacy campaign to benefit summer reading program | 2.18.2022 - AUBURN, AL - Men’s basketball team joins literacy campaign to benefit summer reading program.

Tigers Basketball Team Looks For Wednesday Win at Home vs. UGA | 2.15.2022 - BATON ROUGE, LA - The LSU Tigers look to continue building for the end of the regular season as they go for their third consecutive win Wednesday night against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Coaching for Literacy releases 2021-2022 #Fight4Literacy game schedule | 1.4.2022 - MEMPHIS, TN – This year, more than 40 NCAA basketball programs in 23 states will partner with Coaching for Literacy to host #Fight4Literacy games presented by International Paper. The games, through which Coaching for Literacy partners with sports organizations, raise funds to provide grants to local literacy partners to support grade-level reading for students in kindergarten through third grade. As presenting partner, International Paper provides funding of up to $10,000 in select markets, with a $5,000 match for funds raised by each team’s fans.

International Paper Joins the #Fight4Literacy for Fifth Year | 12.7.2021 - MEMPHIS, TN – The company signs on as signature partner for Coaching for Literacy, pledges funds for literacy programs across the country.

Bulldogs Team Up with Coaching for Literacy in the #Fight4Literacy | 1.14.2020 - RUSTON, LA – Louisiana Tech and head coach Eric Konkol will host the annual #Fight4Literacy game on Jan. 16 versus Rice to promote childhood reading and raise funds for the local literacy work of Dogs With A Cause.

Pitt Joins Nationwide Fight for Literacy | 2.25.2019 - PITTSBURGH, PA — Head Coach Jeff Capel, Pitt Men's Basketball and Coaching for Literacy (CFL) come together this week to raise awareness about the issue of illiteracy in America and to provide support for young children struggling to read in Pennsylvania.

Local Businesses Partner With Coaching for Literacy in Fight for Literacy Week | 1.18.2019 — MEMPHIS, TN — Local businesses and restaurants join Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers in Coaching for Literacy’s (CFL) Fight for Literacy Week presented by International Paper

LSU, Coach Wade Host Fight for Literacy Game Sunday | 12.5.2018 — BATON ROUGE, LA — LSU Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Will Wade are set to host a Fight for Literacy Game sponsored by International Paper Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center when the Tigers host the University of Incarnate Word.

International Paper Helps MTR Camp Purchase Literacy Materials | 9.3.2018 — The generous donation of over $7,500 from Coaching for Literacy and International Paper allowed MTR Camp to purchase students’ literacy materials. 

Books Sweeter Than Candy For Kids In Georgia | 7.30.2018 — For thousands of students in Georgia, Christmas comes early every year—in May, to be exact.

Shockers Join Nationwide Fight for Literacy | 1.25.2018 - WICHITA, KA — Head Coach Gregg Marshall and the Wichita State Men's Basketball team are partnering with Coaching for Literacy (CFL) to raise awareness about the issue of illiteracy in America and provide support for young children struggling to read in Wichita.

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Chandler Ferguson | chandler@coachingforliteracy.org | 901-206-2995