Schools helping to raise money for charity by taking part in Read for RNIB Day can win a year's supply of children's books, thanks to leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Walker Books.
Schools across the UK are being asked to do something reading related from hosting a Mad Hatter's Sensory Tea Party, a Reading Relay, Come as a Character Day or even a Story Sleepover and take part in an annual fundraising appeal, Read for RNIB Day. All funds raised will help provide reading services and equipment to blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
October
Participants can pick any date in October and enjoy an activity that will unite children, teachers and parents in making reading fun, whilst helping other children who can't see the same books.
Schools also have the option to keep 20 per cent of any money raised. So Read for RNIB Day can benefit not only blind and partially sighted children, but also the school taking part. Schools that raise £400 or more will be entered into a prize draw to win a year's supply of Walker children's books!
Louie
Louie Titre aged six uses Talking Books, he says: "I've been blind since I was five months old. I am the only blind child in my school and I have separate lessons to learn braille. I love reading but it's really annoying when my twin brother Aiden and my friends, who can all see, can read books that I can't just because they aren't available in braille or Talking Books yet. I'm always the one left out. RNIB has given me lots of books so that I can read along with the rest of my class and friends."
Jo Humphreys-Davies at Walker Books said: "Read for RNIB Day is a great idea. This is the second year we have been involved. It's a great way to get children excited and engaged with reading, and learning about the different ways children with a disability read. Roll on October."
Download a fundraisers pack crammed with ideas and tips, visit www.readforrnib.org.uk or call 0845 345 0054 and help make 2012 Read for RNIB Day a success.
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For more information please contact Stacey Kerr, RNIB's Media Relations Team on 020 7391 2223, email stacey.kerr@rnib.org.uk
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About RNIB
Every day around 100 people in the UK start to lose their sight. There are around 2 million people in the UK with sight problems. RNIB is the leading charity working in the UK offering practical support, advice and information for anyone with sight difficulties. If you, or someone you know, has a sight problem RNIB can help. Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk