BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., January 8, 2020 — The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is inviting residents countywide to leap into action on February 29, 2020, to help wipe out illiteracy by participating in the 10th annual LOOP FOR LITERACY presented by Florida Crystals. The family‐friendly walk, run and cycling event is set
for Leap Day at Bryant Park in Lake Worth.
Those interested in actively supporting literacy programs that ensure adults and children succeed in life are encouraged to form a team or participate as an individual.
Participants can choose from:
The event, chaired by Literacy Coalition Board Members Larry Katz and Joe Grant, both of Boca Raton, includes refreshments, awards and prizes. Every child registered will receive a book.
LOOP for Literacy sponsors to date include Gold Sponsors Bill Bone Bike Law and Domino Sugar; Bronze Sponsors Marshall Grant PLLC, Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida, and Wells Fargo. Sponsorship opportunities are detailed on the LOOP for Literacy web site at https://www.literacypbc.org/event/loop-for-literacy/.
Race Start: 8:00am
Final Finisher: 9:00am
Begin Road Cone Placement: 6:00am
Removal of Cones complete: 10:00am
PBSO will be positioned for closure of key streets: S. Golfview Rd. at Lake Ave; S. Golfview Rd. at 1st Ave S.; 1st Ave S.at Ocean Breeze; 5th Ave S. at Ocean Breeze; and 18th Ave S. at S. Palm Way.
All intersecting side streets will be blocked with cones as will the above mentioned intersections.
For more information, visit www.LiteracyPBC.org or call 561‐279‐9103.
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4‐star Charity Navigator rating for 11 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has worked to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. One in seven adults in our county is unable to read and understand information found in books, newspapers and manuals and nearly half of all third graders are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to more than 27,000 adults, children and families each year, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Kristin Calder, CEO
561‐635‐8423
Kcalder@LiteracyPBC.org