Read-A-Thon

Children on the Edge supports 13,000 refugee children who have fled persecution, conflict or violence, to learn, play and discover how to be children again. Our Read-a-thon is the perfect way to promote a love of reading in your school or organisation and help support Children on the Edge at the same time. 

We have all the resources you need to take part and can offer support every step of the way. ​Every penny you raise adds up to help refugee children in Uganda, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Lebanon to learn, play and thrive.

Just £2 can help a child to learn and play in a safe classroom, for a week. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. Decide when to hold your Read-a-thon.

2. Get in touch with us to let us know your plans, so we can support you.
   Email fundraising@childrenontheedge.org or call us on 01243 538530.

3. Download our resources for everything you need to get started, including posters, sponsorship forms and certificates.

4. Print and display posters to publicise the event and hand out Read-a-thon sponsorship forms & book trackers.

5. Give Certificates to each child to celebrate taking part or reaching 10 or 20 books.

6. Share with children and parents how their fundraising is helping to support communities to educate and protect children around the world. 

7. Donations & sponsorship money can be collected in cash or donated online via Just Giving. Our Fundraising Team would be happy to help you set up an online sponsorship page for your school or organisation.

8. At the end of the Read-a-thon, send in any donations and sponsor forms to Children on the Edge. Speak to our Fundraising Team for help on the best way to do this. 

READ-A-THON RESOURCES