The recent anouncement by the Prime Minister Julia Gillard of a $1 billion national reading blitz to improve childhood literacy has reinforced the importance of reading and of programs such as the MS Readathon.

The 2013 MS Readathon will be underway shortly and below are a list of important dates for you to lock into your calendar. We would love for you to be a part of this iconic Australian reading-based fundraiser.

Throughout the month of August, students, babes-in-arms, mums, dads, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles will pick up their favorite books and read to raise funds to help others.

If you are a teacher and would like more information about fitting the program into your school calendar and to express your interest in receiving a school visit, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at 2013schoolvisit@msaustralia.org.au

If you would like to receive an email reminding you to register once the website is live, please send your details to: msreadathon@msaustralia.org.au

Gill DeCis
MS Readathon Manager