Up for Reading campaign goes from strength to strength
In less than one month since the launch of Down Syndrome Education International's Up for Reading campaign
well over 100 nurseries and primary schools across the UK (and beyond) have
requested fundraising packs. And another successful children's author -
Justin Somper - has come on board to back this sponsored reading
initiative.
Schools and nurseries sign Up for Reading
Up for Reading is an enjoyable and educational way for children,
schools and nurseries everywhere to engage in reading and to support the additional
needs of young people with Down syndrome by raising money for The
Trust's work.
In less than one month since the charity launched the Up for Reading campaign, well over
100 schools and nurseries have requested the special Up for Reading
fundraising pack. over was launched by at the
start of November 2007. The charity has received requests from all over
the UK - and even from some schools and nurseries around the world.
Another leading author lends support
The charity is also thrilled to announce that another leading
children's author is backing Up for Reading.
Justin Somper, up and coming author of the incredible Vampirates
series of books, has come on board. "I'm really delighted to
support the Up for Reading campaign,"
said Justin, "As someone who loves books and reading, I can't
think of a more enjoyable way of raising money than through a
sponsored read!"
About Up for Reading
Up for Reading is a sponsored reading event that can be
easily completed alongside everyday literacy activities at nursery, school or home.
Supported by favourite children's character Maisy
Mouse and leading authors and illustrators, Lucy Cousins, Michael Morpurgo and Quentin
Blake, the Up for Reading campaign also supports the
Trust's work to improve development and education for people with Down syndrome
everywhere.
Up
for Reading simply involves encouraging children to read for just a few
minutes every day for one week and asking their family and friends to sponsor their
efforts. Children can read in a group or by themselves, at school or at home.
The Up for Reading campaign promotes the benefits of reading
and literacy for all children, including children with Down syndrome.
All of the donations received from the Up for Reading campaign
will help Down Syndrome Education Internationalfurther improve support for young
people with Down syndrome.
Further information