Wolves Promote 'Read to Succeed' Program
Published on February 28, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves center and Notre Dame University graduate Ben Simon and defenseman Kurtis Foster will make appearances on Mon., March 3, as part of the team's 'Read to Succeed' program, sponsored by Fisher Nuts. The program has reached nearly 250,000 children in eight seasons.
Ben Simon, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. at 7 p.m.
Kurtis Foster, Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. at 4 p.m. Kurtis Foster, Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. at 6:30 p.m. The players will discuss the importance of recreational reading; dress a child in Wolves hockey gear; raffle Wolves prizes; and sign autographs.
The program encourages children to spend more time reading at the library and for recreation. Every participant in the program sets an individual reading goal and has the opportunity to achieve incentive prizes such as Wolves mousepads, T-shirts and game tickets for reaching his or her reading goals.
The Wolves work with the DuPage, North Suburban and Suburban Library Systems and their participating libraries, reaching more than 30,000 kids each year. Members of the Wolves will visit more than 40 libraries throughout the Chicago area this season.
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