Wolves Forwards to Assist Reading Program
Published on January 19, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves center RILEY HOLZAPFEL and left wing JORDAN LaVALLEE will make appearances on Wed., Jan. 21, as part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, sponsored by Pace. The program has reached nearly 450,000 children in 14 seasons.
The three appearances are scheduled for:
Wed., Jan. 21:
Riley Holzapfel
Oak Lawn Library
9421 Raymond Ave.
4:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 21:
Riley Holzapfel
Green Hills Library
8611 W. 103rd St.
in Palos Hills
6:30 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 21:
Jordan LaVallee
Deerfield Library
836 Jewett Park Dr.
6:00 p.m.
HOLZAPFEL and LaVALLEE 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 forwards 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. The program has reached nearly 450,000 kids since its inception in 1995.
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