How does it work?
The challenge is very simple. All the children are given a sponsor card (along with a bookmark each) and asked to set themselves an appropriate challenge to complete in a week. For example: A 5 year old may decide on a challenge of ‘I will listen to my mum read 2 books to me each night’ and a 10 year old may decide to read a full Harry Potter book. The children ask for sponsors from family and friends and then take on their challenge!
Who does it help?
Using the money raised from the reading challenges we provide portable library trolleys for children’s wards in hospitals. Every book purchased using money raised in a school will include a message to say which school have provided it.
If a school raise enough money they could even have a full library of books with their name on! Reading to children in hospital has been proven to aid children’s recovery, strengthen family bonds and also provide some normality in difficult times.
How do I get involved?
If you are associated with a school who would like to take part in a reading challenge then simply complete the form at the bottom of this page and we will get in touch to confirm the dates of your challenge – then we can send you a pack with everything you need to get started with your challenge!
Sponsor a Child doing the Challenge
Enter your donation amount, choose a school and then make your donation via PayPal.
Sign your school up for the Reading Challenge
Use the form below to sign up your school.
Note that you must be an official representative of the school to do this.
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