Hi Friends! As some of you may know, I completed my first 5k in 2015 and learned to love running--maye not love, but I definitely like it now. Since then, I have ran several races varying between 5ks and 8ks. Finishing a 10K has been on my bucket list for about a year now and am really excited to be participating in Team Bookin' It. I can't wait to knock this off my 2019 to do list on July 21st!
I joined the Open Books Associate Board in January 2019 and am passionate about ensuring that all children have the resources to love books and reading as much as I do. I am raising money to help this organization which is so important to me.
Thank you for helping me reach my goals!
Catie Reidy Emig
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 |
| Emily Krieger | 07/17/2019 | $25.00 | Go Catie go! | Virginia Cahill | 07/17/2019 | $50.00 | Get it girl! Love you roomie!! | Gavin Emig | 07/15/2019 | $100.00 | Get it babe! | Siobhan Reidy | 07/08/2019 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 07/08/2019 | $25.00 | Did you know? The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets. | Julie and Ted Emig | 06/28/2019 | $25.00 | Proud of you! | Tish Carter | 06/28/2019 | $100.00 | Go get them!! Kids need to read!! | Mildred Lehnert | 06/21/2019 | $75.00 | Rachel Scheid | 05/17/2019 | $25.00 | Run, Catie, Run | Ruth Erzinger | 05/06/2019 | $50.00 | Great cause | Leeanne Lachapelle | 05/04/2019 | $25.00 | I am so proud of you, Catie. Uncle Kevin loved his books too..the Hobbit and most things science fiction...he gave beautiful books as gifts to share his excitement of reading. | Barbara Fregeau | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Great cause and a great person! | Jim Mottola | 05/03/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck! |
| Total | $625.00 | ||