I'm Running for Read Ahead!

The weekend of November 7-8, I will be lacing up my sneakers for the first-ever "Book It!," a virtual race weekend benefitting Read Ahead, a nonprofit dedicated to helping New York City youth strengthen the reading and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Since 1991, Read Ahead has connected public elementary school students with caring mentors from leading corporate and community partners. During weekly Read Ahead sessions, mentors support children to grow their confidence, love of reading, motivation, and other skills essential for success. 

I'm participating in "Book It!" because I support the mission of Read Ahead. The need for Read Ahead is especially urgent right now. Faced with the ongoing challenges of remote learning, devastating effects of COVID-19, and trauma of systemic racism, children need extra, individualized support and instruction to stay on track. Read Ahead’s completely virtual program provides this support and is free of cost to students and schools. 

I want to do my part and I hope you’ll join me. I have set a goal to ensure that Read Ahead’s new virtual program will flourish and thrive this school year. With new technology platforms and an educator-designed curriculum, Read Ahead will match children with supportive mentors for fun, live program sessions that build connection, confidence, literacy skills, and more.

I hope you'll consider giving a few dollars (or more!) to support me and this fantastic mission. All donations are tax-deductible and giving is easy. 

Thank you!

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My Supporters

  • Scott Seiler Good luck on your virtual race! November 2020
  • Christine Thomson Great Cause October 2020 $35.00
  • Erin Searfoss October 2020 $100.00
  • Anonymous Much appreciation for your dedication! x October 2020
  • Amanda Meinhold Good luck Erica! October 2020
  • Jennifer Beattie October 2020 $25.00
  • Vincent Patti Go Erica! October 2020 $25.00
  • Marilyn Hopkins Way to go! What a fantastic cause! October 2020 $25.00
  • Julie Yao Good luck, Erica! October 2020 $10.00
  • Wendy Ward October 2020 $125.00
  • Shere Martinez October 2020 $50.00
  • David Crutcher Good luck! Great cause. October 2020 $125.00
  • Emily Quirke Good luck Erica! October 2020 $25.00
  • Wendy Ward October 2020 $125.00
  • David Crutcher Good luck! Great cause. October 2020 $125.00
  • Erin Searfoss October 2020 $100.00
  • Shere Martinez October 2020 $50.00
  • Christine Thomson Great Cause October 2020 $35.00
  • Jennifer Beattie October 2020 $25.00
  • Vincent Patti Go Erica! October 2020 $25.00
  • Marilyn Hopkins Way to go! What a fantastic cause! October 2020 $25.00
  • Emily Quirke Good luck Erica! October 2020 $25.00
  • Julie Yao Good luck, Erica! October 2020 $10.00

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