St. James Children’s Center in Islamorada is holding its fifth annual read-a-thon throughout March. This fundraiser encourages students to read while raising funds for the nonprofit preschool and VPK program.
During the read-a-thon, students will log the books they read and collect pledges based on their reading progress. Donations to this year’s event will support phase 1 of St. James Children’s Center’s playground expansion, increasing outdoor play space while enhancing safety, adding age‑appropriate equipment and expanding opportunities for gross motor development and cooperative play.
“Our read-a-thon is one of the most meaningful traditions at St. James,” said Amanda Lachowicz, director of St. James Children’s Center. “It brings together our students, families and community around the joy of reading, while directly supporting the resources that help our children learn, grow, and thrive every day.”
Community members can support student readers by visiting stjames.rallyup.com/read where they can make a flat donation, pledge a specific amount per book read or contribute to a class or general fund. Event sponsorships are also available.
St. James Children’s Center is also seeking alumni to serve as guest readers throughout March.
More information is at 305-852-2161 or via email to childrenscenter@stjamesthefisherman.org.
