Dartmouth Alumnus Opens New Chapter in Wolves Read to Succeed Program
Published on December 2, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves defenseman GRANT LEWIS will visit the Northbrook Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, on Tue., Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m., to launch the 14th year of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, sponsored by Pace. Members of the team will visit 30 libraries throughout the Chicago area this season.
In addition, right wing Spencer Machacek and center Rylan Kaip will make appearances on Wed., Dec. 10 in conjunction with the program.
The four appearances are scheduled for:
Tue., Dec. 9:
Grant Lewis Northbrook Library 1201 Cedar Lane 7:00 p.m
Wed., Dec. 10:
Spencer Machacek Flossmoor Library 1000 Sterling Ave. 4:00 p.m.
Lansing Library 2750 Indiana Ave. 6:30 p.m.
Rylan Kaip Indian Trails Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd. in 7:00 p.m Wheeling
The three players will focus on the role of reading and education in their lives as professional athletes and emphasize the importance of recreational reading. Additionally, the Wolves players will dress a child in hockey equipment, raffle Wolves prizes and sign autographs.
The "Read to Succeed" program encourages children to utilize the many resources libraries have to offer and highlights the benefits of reading outside of the classroom. Each participant in the program sets an individual reading goal and has the chance to win prizes, including Wolves hats, mini bobbleheads of the Wolves mascot, Skates, and tickets to home games for achieving their reading goals.
Each year, the Wolves reach more than 30,000 children through "Read to Succeed" and the DuPage, North Suburban and Metropolitan Library Systems. Since the programs inception in 1995, nearly 450,000 kids have participated.
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