Backpack Challenge Readathon
- Date Sat 1st August 2026 - Mon 31st August 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference this August! The Backpack Challenge Readathon kicks off on Saturday, August 1st, and runs through Monday, August 31st, 2026, in the charming community of St Paul, Dakota. This exciting event is not only a fantastic way to engage your family in reading but also serves as a meaningful fundraiser aimed at providing essential supplies to underprivileged children across the U.S.
Join the movement by participating individually or forming a book club to track your reading minutes and compete on the leaderboard. Share your reading journey and photos while contributing to a wonderful cause! Businesses are also invited to sponsor the event, creating their own book clubs to foster camaraderie and discussion among employees. Let’s unite for a month of reading that transforms lives—pick up a book and help fill backpacks with the supplies that every student deserves!
Join the movement by participating individually or forming a book club to track your reading minutes and compete on the leaderboard. Share your reading journey and photos while contributing to a wonderful cause! Businesses are also invited to sponsor the event, creating their own book clubs to foster camaraderie and discussion among employees. Let’s unite for a month of reading that transforms lives—pick up a book and help fill backpacks with the supplies that every student deserves!
Organiser's Description
The MREF Backpack Challenge Readathon is an industry fundraiser that will involve your entire family! Get ready for back-to-school season and help underprivileged children in the U.S. just by reading books.
Our goal is to send hundreds of backpacks full of essential supplies to students in need!
Individuals: Join a book club to track your minutes reading, compare your progress with others on the leaderboard, share photos and open a good book for a good cause.
Sponsors: Become a sponsor to set up a book club and invite your employees to join! Choose a book or theme to help spark discussion among your club or encourage everyone to pick up their favorite book. Email Alana Gates at alana@mrgivesback.org for more information.
Our goal is to send hundreds of backpacks full of essential supplies to students in need!
Individuals: Join a book club to track your minutes reading, compare your progress with others on the leaderboard, share photos and open a good book for a good cause.
Sponsors: Become a sponsor to set up a book club and invite your employees to join! Choose a book or theme to help spark discussion among your club or encourage everyone to pick up their favorite book. Email Alana Gates at alana@mrgivesback.org for more information.
Races
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Backpack Challenge Readathon
Free
OPENS 17 JUN
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