Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.
Jill Howell-Berg
June 1, 2026 12:00am - July 31, 2026 12:00am
I am a Champion for Literacy 2026
EVERY check up birth to age 5, EVERY child gets a new book -- -- 14 BOOKS IN ALL
I’m thrilled to be participating in REACH OUT AND READ Champion Fundraiser for 2026. WHY?
I am thankful every day to be caring for children and their families, introducing books and all the ways reading can help them succeed. Reading is more than just an endearing routine--it shapes how they think, learn, and connect with the world.
It strengthens EMOTIONAL bonds. The security and connection between parent and child reading together can be enhances with a book. Remember "Love you Forever" or "Guess How much I love you?"
It sparks IMAGINATION and CURIOSITY. Books can introduce new ideas, places and perspectives of others. How about "the Very Hungry Caterpillar" or "Where the Wild things are"
It supports SCHOOL SUCCESS! Reading skills are linked to earlier book introduction. Do you remember "Green Eggs and Ham" or "Frog and Toad" and how they repeat sounds and rhymes for early readers?
It is a STRESS REDUCER for both parent and child! You should read "Owl Babies" or "Goodnight Moon" or "The Kissing Hand"
Here's how you can help: Could you donate $100 or more?
Thank you for standing by me in this effort.
Your support means the world to me!
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My Badges
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First Donation
Awarded when Anyone receives 1 or more donations
Awarded 05/09/2026
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Turning Pages
Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations
Awarded 06/04/2026
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The Trailblazer
Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,000.00 in donations
Awarded 06/09/2026
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500 Books Shared
Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,250.00 in donations
Awarded 06/10/2026
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Community Builder
Awarded when Anyone receives 10 or more donations
Awarded 06/10/2026
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Bookshelf Boss
Awarded when Anyone reaches $2,500.00 in donations
Awarded 06/28/2026
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Halfway Hero
Awarded when Anyone reaches 50 % of goal
Awarded 06/28/2026
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Crowd Favorite
Awarded when Anyone receives 25 or more donations
Awarded 06/29/2026
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Fan Club Status
Awarded when Anyone receives 30 or more donations
Awarded 07/07/2026
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Final Chapter
Awarded when Anyone reaches $4,000.00 in donations
Awarded 07/14/2026
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Top Fundraiser
Awarded when Anyone raises the most funds
Awarded 07/20/2026
My Supporters
- Love's Travel Stops 2 hours ago $250.00
- Mike "Jocko" Joksimovic A day ago $257.50
- Keri Baker 4 days ago $100.00
- Tresa Ratterman 1 week ago
- Dee Berg 1 week ago $103.00
- M Kristin Stuedle Go Jill! What a worthy cause! Last month $515.00
- Mike "Jocko" Joksimovic A day ago $257.50
- Love's Travel Stops 2 hours ago $250.00
- Anonymous Last month $250.00
- Tara Maher 2 weeks ago $127.20