Looking for a way to get active AND give back to your community? Join me on September 14th for Fit 4 Lit's 5K Run Walk!
GET FIT 4 LIT! … Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy, hosted by the Literacy Alliance of Metropolitan Atlanta (LAMA). This Peachtree Road Race Qualifier will take place in Grant Park in Atlanta, GA. Every registration fee benefits the organization of the registrant's choice to support literacy programming and initiatives throughout metro Atlanta. Early registration is now available. Sign up today by visiting http://fit4lit.org.
$20 for Adults | $10 for Students (w/ ID) | $60 for groups (4)
- Low literacy and low educational attainment are highly correlated with higher crime rates. 85% of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system are functionally non-literate.
- Limited literacy skills cost businesses and taxpayers approximately $20 billion each year in lost wages, profits, and productivity.
- US business and industry leaders estimate spending an average of $600 million per year on remedial reading, writing and math skills for employees – offered within their companies’ structures.
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