Join the D54 Education Foundation, School District 54 and our Title Sponsor, Northwest Ballet Academy, at the 20th annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. This year the event will be hosted by the District 54 Education Foundation. The District 54 Education Foundation is committed to supporting students today and preparing students for tomorrow. It does that primarily by providing support to children from financially struggling families.
With this change in host, there is also a change in how the funds will be spent. All funds raised this year will be used to support programs for these families. By meeting the basic needs of students, they are preparing students to be successful at school, thus the name Run to Read still applies.
Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a D54 student whose family cannot afford to participate in this race. For $20, you can sponsor 2 children. For $100 you can sponsor 10. You get the idea.
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T-shirts and Medals
Every registrant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. To guarantee you receive a T-shirt in your preferred size, make sure to register by September 4, 2024. Any registrations or orders received after September 4 will be given T-shirts based on availability.
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Please consider becoming a sponsor. In exchange for your support, we will make sure that our communities – and your customers – know about your contribution to our event.
The highest level of sponsorship for Run to Read 2024 is the exclusive Title Sponsorship. Thank you to Northwest Ballet Academy for being our Title Sponsor for the second year in a row! Other sponsorship opportunities include $1,000 gold sponsors and $500 silver sponsors. See below for more information about sponsorship opportunities and the benefits linked to each sponsorship level.
Don’t forget your donation is tax-deductible. If you want to help, but can’t commit to sponsoring this event, please consider a flat donation. Make your tax-deductible check payable to District 54 Education Foundation and mail it to District 54 Education Foundation, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.
Sponsorships must be received by September 4, 2024, to ensure your company’s name/logo on the race T-shirt.