This year's "Walk For Literacy" is in support of:

1. GLP's initiative to provide bilingual books and literacy materials for English Language Learners participating in our "Take Reading Home" pilot in nursery and kindergarten classrooms throughout New Brunswick.
2. We will also be rehabilitating a kindergarten school in the slums of Kibera, Kenya, that was ransacked during the political upheaval at the beginning of this year.
3. Finally, we also will be stocking a rural school library in South India, in the state of Tamil Nadu..

Our 2008 walkathon also kicks off the 2008 "Teen Read Week," October 12-18 (an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association). The theme of the week will be "Books with Bite @ your library."

The potential for making a difference does not simply end with the completion of the walk or "Teen Read Week." Students interested supporting children's education and literacy in general can come out to support the Global Literacy Project's "Make A Difference Day" program to provide supplies in support of local daycare classrooms at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 as part of the nationwide "Make A Difference Day" activities.

REGISTERING FOR THE

2008 "WALK FOR LITERACY"

Download a registration form if you don’t have one. Download pledge brochure to collect donations. Set a goal for yourself and get your friends, family, and co-workers involved. Email us to let us know you're participating!

Individuals/Teams. Fill out forms and collect your donations before the walkathon. Turn in your pledge sheet and extra sponsorship sheets and money during walkathon registration from 10:15–11:15 a.m. Check out www.glpinc.org/goya for helpful hints, printable pledge forms, and walkathon updates.

Prizes. Everyone who participates in the walkathon will be eligible to win door prizes. Plus, there will be prizes for:

• Individual/Team Raising the Most Money
• Individual with the Most Sponsors
• Raffle between individuals who rise over $250. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to an area restaurant.

Wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather.
The walkathon goes on, rain or shine.

• 10:15 a.m.—Registration-Douglass Campus Center
• 11:15 a.m. —Kick-off speeches at" Passion Puddle" and then begin walk
• 12:30 a.m.—Walk ends at Brower Commons, CAC

At this level one is entitled to:

1. Acknowledgement at the event
2. A written acknowledgment of your help and participation
3. Up to 3 free tee-shirts

1. An acknowledgement by name on the postcard
2. Your name in one color on the the tee-shirts
3. A table set up at the event to distribute information
4. Inclusion of your promotional material and items
5. Logo and name on the "Walk for Literacy" Web Site as a supporter
6. Up to 6 free tee-shirts

At this level one is entitled to:

1. All above benefits plus a framed acknowledgement of your participation
2. Presentation of the Sponsorship Certificate at the event as an acknowledgement
3. A link on our "Walk for Literacy" Walkathon web site to your web site
4. Up to 10 free tee-shirts
5. A larger logo on the tee shirt

You Can Also Join Us on Saturday, October 25, 2008

"Make A Difference Day"

What is "Make A Difference Day"?
“Make A Difference Day” is the most encompassing national day of helping others—a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, “Make A Difference Day” is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.