The 9th Annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast benefiting Reach Out and Read Kansas City is quickly approaching, Friday, March 6th, 7:30-9:00am at the Sheraton Crown Center Exhibit Hall. In addition to being a lot of fun, this is a hugely important event for us. Last year, your support provided a fourth of our annual budget and helped us provide 76,495 new books and prescriptive early literacy advice to 29,836 at-risk children and families.
Tickets are on sale now and going fast – get yours today! Individual tickets starting at $60, must be purchased by Friday, February 27th. Register to sponsor a table or make a tax-deductible donation here.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s speakers, entertainment, and guests:
| Keynote Speaker | Guest Reader | Guest Reader | Master of Ceremonies |
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| David Warm | Bryan Busby | Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner | John Holt |
| Executive Director, Mid-America Regional Council |
KMBC-TV | Deputy Executive Director, Kansas City Public Library |
FOX-4 TV |
Complimentary parking is provided. Registration and coffee service will begin at 7:00. As you arrive enjoy musical entertainment from students of St. Teresa’s Academy and Rockhurst High School. Rumor has it Cat and Fish from The Coterie’s upcoming production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat” will also be making a special appearance.
Come join the party, and do a good deed. Books at home help kids to succeed!
For more information please contact Executive Director Mark Mattison at 913-588-3073 or mmattison@kumc.edu.