Our office partners with Daily Dose of Reading (DDR) to promote reading with children. Daily Dose of Reading is a local nonprofit organization that works with pediatric practices to promote literacy and a love of reading. Thirteen pediatric practices, the Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland and two Momsfirst sites of the Cleveland Health Department currently collaborate with the organization (and new sites are being added). DDR gives them training, written materials, children's books, and programming so health care providers can work with families to help make reading part of their daily routines. DDR services are provided at no charge to families or practices. This year DDR is hosting a Readathon as its annual fundraiser.
Interested participants (anyone from birth to 18) are asked to find sponsors for the Readathon. From October 26th to November 1st readers will read as much as they can, then collect the money they've earned on behalf of DDR. Readathon participants are invited to attend the Readathon Reception on Sunday, November 9th to collect prizes and enjoy refreshments. All participants earn a goody bag and top readers and fundraisers in their age group will receive a grand prize.
Visit www.dailydoseofreading.org (look at the Readathon section on the left hand side) to learn more. Be sure to register online by October 26th! You may also call (216)291-9424 x151 for more information about Daily Dose of Reading or the Readathon. Thanks for your support of this local organization!
