The MS READaTHON is a chance for children to read brilliant books, raise money for MS, and be in with a chance of winning brilliant prizes!
The sign-up period for this year’s MS READaTHON has already commenced and the reading period is running from October 17 until November 17.
In 2007 31,000 young readers aged six to 16 raised over €1.4 million for those living with MS in Ireland.
Besides thank you gifts and a certificate of appreciation, participating children will also have the chance to win hundreds of major prizes including a computer, a trip for two to see Manchester Utd play at Old Trafford, a digital camera, a road and track bicycle and a Roboreptile.
Schools can compete for the winning schools trophies and for thousands of euros worth of books with which to update their school libraries. There are prizes for teachers and librarians too. In addition, ten per cent of the money raised in each school can be kept to buy books or reading aids for the school.
Schools can sign up by filling out the entry forms that they will all receive in September. Individuals can pick up entry forms from their local library or bookshop, which will also be available from that time. For more information visit www.msreadathon.ie or phone 1850 650950.
