WNBA Seattle Storm

Storm, Bowes to Tip Off Fast Break to Reading Program

Published on June 23, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Seattle Storm News Release


Seattle Storm guard Tanisha Wright, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and Pitney Bowes are teaming up to help raise awareness for literacy through the 2009 Fast Break To Reading program. The program encourages youth nationwide to read throughout the summer and track their minutes online. The goal is for the youth to collectively reach one million minutes of reading time.

To introduce the Fast Break To Reading program in Seattle, the Storm and Pitney Bowes are holding a Reading Timeout event with youth from King County Boys & Girls Clubs on Thursday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Wright will be on hand to read one of her favorite children's books and answer questions about the book with the children.

Boys & Girls Club of King County members who read 20 minutes a day for 20 days during the month of July will receive two free tickets for Read to Achieve Night at the Aug. 25 Seattle Storm game. In addition, the four participants who read the most minutes in July will be recognized on-court during the game, and all those participating will be entered into a contest to win a pizza party with Tanisha Wright for their home club.

WHEN: Thursday, June 25

3-4 p.m.

WHERE: Ballard Boys & Girls Club

1767 N.W. 64th St.

Seattle

About the Seattle Storm:

The Seattle Storm, celebrating its 10th anniversary season in 2009, is one of six independently owned teams in the WNBA, the world's preeminent women's professional basketball league. Established in 2000, the Storm is committed to bringing outstanding professional basketball to a diverse and rapidly growing fan base. The team also plays an active role in promoting literacy, health and fitness, support for women and girls, and youth basketball in local communities. More information is available at stormbasketball.com

About Pitney Bowes:

Pitney Bowes is a $6.3 billion global technology leader whose products, services and solutions deliver value within the mailstream and beyond. Founded in 1920, our company's 35,000 employees deliver technology, service and innovation to more than two million customers worldwide. For more information about Pitney Bowes, its products, services and solutions, visit www.pb.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of King County:

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County exists to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. With 13 full-service clubs and 28 before- and after-school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, serving 30,000 youth annually. Program areas offered to youth include character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, computer training and sports/fitness/recreation opportunities. For more information, visit www.positiveplace.org.

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