Join Read Aloud and WVU Football Coach Neal Brown in building excitement for books and reading at our annual fundraiser, Read-A-Palooza, at the University of Charleston Riggleman Rotunda on June 6!
Though we may be a little later than usual this year, Read-A-Palooza is sure to be bigger and better than ever with a new venue courtesy of our partnership with the University of Charleston Education Department, and our 2019 theme: “Join Team Read,” exploring how we can create a culture that values reading in the same way we do sports.
The event will open at 4:30 p.m., and Coach Brown will give his remarks at 5:15 p.m. As always, we’ll have appetizers, beer and wine, and a silent auction to augment the lively conversation and good company that’s a staple of Read-A-Palooza. As our largest fundraiser of the year, proceeds from the event help fund Read Aloud programs, which strive to engage all members of our communities in motivating children to want to read.
Tickets are $40 prior to June 6 or $50 at the door, but for those looking for a little more facetime with Coach Brown, we’re offering a special pre-event reception with him for sponsors of $1,000 or more. Sponsorships also come with tickets and public recognition, including logo displays at the event, depending on the level. To find out more about how to purchase tickets and sponsorships, visit the Donate tab, click here, or call the state Read Aloud office at 304-345-5212.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate Read Aloud’s progress and look forward to new reading adventures!