MS Readathon

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The MS Readathon is an annual sponsored read held by the MS Societies in Australia and Ireland.

Contents 1 Australia 2 Ireland 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Australia

The MS Readathon run by MS Australia has been running annually since 1980.^[1] In 2006, it involved over 87,000 children ^[1] and raised $4.3 million.^[1]. There are several reward categories sponsored by several companies for different amounts of money raised.

[edit] Ireland

The MS Readathon in Ireland is an annual sponsored read organised by the charity MS Ireland, encouraging children (and since 2003, adults) to read as many books as possible, and to collect a fixed amount per book from sponsors. The money collected goes towards MS Ireland's activities concerning sufferers of multiple sclerosis. 2004 was the event's 17th year. In 2003, the charity raised over 1.2 million euros.

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Jensen, Erik. "Boys turn over a new leaf to find quiet art of reading", The Sydney Morning Herald, Fairfax Limited, 2007-05-02, p. 3. 

[edit] External links

• MS Readathon Australia
• MS READaTHON Ireland

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