Hi family and friends!
For those of you that don't know I recently joined the Open Books Associate Board. Open Books is a literacy non-profit organization in Chicago that supports various reading and writing programs/resources for students across the city. I first got involved in the organization when I started volunteering at the West Loop bookstore last December (shoutout to my friend Valerie for introducting me to Open Books in the first place).
While I have only been involved with Open Books for a short time it's extremely rewarding to see and be a part of an organization allows children to connect with reading and writing. And if you know me you know how much I love to read so being able to provide that joy and opportunity to others is priceless. Just $25 provides books for 1 child for an entire year through Open Book's partnership the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Thank you in advance for your generous donation. Any is amount is appreciated and evey dollar donated goes directly towards Open Books and the programs they provide to support students throughout the city.
I am so excited to be running the Rock 'n' Roll 10K in support of Open Books.
Thank you!!
Love,
Michelle
You can find out more about Open Books here.
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 |
| Anonymous Friend | 07/22/2019 | $20.00 | Deb and Don Vana | 07/21/2019 | $25.00 | So proud of your efforts to support literacy!! Congratulations! | Mike Cernauske | 07/20/2019 | $75.00 | Chase Robers | 07/19/2019 | $5.00 | Best of luck! You're doing great things! | Elizabeth Klein | 07/19/2019 | $5.00 | Good luck!! | Jessica Wydra | 07/17/2019 | $15.00 | Go Meesh!! Love all things you do! | Lauren Siragusa | 07/17/2019 | $15.00 | Yay Meesh! | Bella Reinhofer | 07/17/2019 | $20.00 | Go go Michelle! | Joann Cernauske | 07/15/2019 | $100.00 | We’re so proud of you Michelle. Love you much! Mom and Dad | Cathy Lesmeister | 07/09/2019 | $20.00 | GO MEESH! So proud of you! | Riecker Family - | 06/25/2019 | $100.00 | Emily Vana | 06/24/2019 | $20.00 | You rock! Proud of you, Miche! | Carrie Wainer | 06/11/2019 | $15.00 | Go meeshy, go! Proud of you. This seems like an amazing organization! | Dana Romano | 06/11/2019 | $15.00 | You go girl! | Gail Cernauske | 06/11/2019 | $50.00 | You Go Girl! |
| Total | $500.00 | ||