Hello Friends and Family!
As most of you know, I am on the Associate Board of Open Books, a literacy nonprofit in Chicago whose mission is to transform lives through reading, writing, and the unlimited power of used books. Last year, we donated over 130,000 books to classrooms in Chicago and put on hundreds of reading and writing workshops for children in the city.
Being a part of this organization has been so rewarding for me. My love of books began long before I could actually read, and seeing kids exposed to literacy experiences in early childhood who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity has been incredibly inspiring.
Thank you for your generous donation - any amount is so appreciated, and every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting the work that Open Books does in the community.
More About Open Books HERE
With gratitude,
Christine
About Team Bookin' It (TBI)!
Open Books' annual fundraiser Team Bookin' It, brings together runners and virtual runners in support of literacy. TBI is part of the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, July 20-21. The race includes a 5k on Saturday, July 20 and a 10k and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 21. The race takes place at Grant Park.
If you're not into running, you can still be part of the TBI team! Sign up as a virtual runner, and let your fundraising creativity shine! Proceeds from TBI support Open Books' literacy and book granting programs.
Fundraising Minimums
Half Marathon: $700
10K: $500
5K and Virtual Runner: $300
Open Books' Mission
Open Books' mission is to transform lives through reading, writing, and the unlimited power of books. Each year, Open Books engages more than 6,000 children and students through its literacy programs and donates over 160,000 books to children, families, and under-resourced communities throughout the Chicago area annually. To learn more, please visit www.open-books.org.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Jennifer DeCilles | 06/03/2019 | $25.00 | Love you Christine! :) | Margo and Jordan Abrams | 05/09/2019 | $36.00 | Happy to support such a great cause :) | Doug and Joyce Derck | 05/08/2019 | $100.00 | This is such a worthy cause. We are very proud of your dedication to this wonderful organization. Love you! | Kristin Quinlan | 05/02/2019 | $50.00 | Stine! You, and your dedication to this cause...amazing! | Erin Shepler | 04/30/2019 | $50.00 | xoxo | George Quinn | 04/30/2019 | $25.00 | Love you Auntie Beisch! | Nathan Strothmann | 04/30/2019 | $75.00 | Mikel Quast | 04/30/2019 | $30.00 | So proud of you my sweet friend! | Toni & Mark Beischel | 04/30/2019 | $100.00 | We love you and are so proud of your efforts to promote literacy ! Mom & Dad | Megan Beischel | 04/30/2019 | $50.00 | You go Christine!! Love you! | Luke Gilpin | 04/29/2019 | $200.00 | Andrea Costin | 04/29/2019 | $50.00 | So proud of you Christine and all your hard work for Open Books! | Kelley and Logan Robrock | 04/29/2019 | $25.00 | Amy Beischel | 04/29/2019 | $30.00 | Love you Chris!! So proud of you today and always | Courtney Kuffel | 04/29/2019 | $50.00 | David Bitter | 04/29/2019 | $20.00 | Hi |
| Total | $916.00 | ||