What is Read4BCHS?
Read4BCHS is a community-wide event that engages individuals of all ages and reading levels and reminds us that reading takes us to all sorts of places and connects us to new communities and friends!
Our annual Read4BCHS event inspires an appreciation of reading, all while raising much needed funds to support the youngest patients at the Brant Community Healthcare System.
It’s as easy as remembering the R’s – Read, Raise, Rewards!
There are great prizes to be won for the top fundraisers. And participants can record their reading during the event for chances to unlock rewards!
Who’s that bookworm?
The Read4BCHS bookworm’s name is Munsch!
In honour of the 5th anniversary of Read4BCHS we wanted to give our bookworm a name. Our 2023 event Top Group Fundraiser, Team MCA (Montessori Children’s Academy Paris), was asked to pick a name and they chose Munsch in honour of great American-Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch, and because bookworms love to “munch” on books!
Who can participate?
EVERYONE! School classes, community groups, sports teams, families and individuals are all invited to READ & RAISE. We welcome readers of all ages and reading levels.
How much do I have to read?
There is no minimum or maximum of books or minutes you have to read – you set your own goal and read at your own pace. Read anything that interests you – books, e-books, magazines, comics, storybooks, whatever you like!
How do I register?
Fundraisers are asked to register online as either an individual fundraiser, or a member of a fundraising team. on our Read4BCHS fundraising site (which is powered by CanadaHelps). To register as a fundraiser please visit our Fundraising Page. If you require assistance in registering please visit our Fundraising Registration FAQ page.
What are we fundraising for?
All funds raised support pediatric care at the Brant Community Healthcare System. When you READ & RAISE you are helping the youngest patients at the Brantford General Hospital during their time of greatest need. And all charitable donations made are tax deductible.
How do I get donations for my reading?
Share your Read4BCHS donation link with your social circle – family, friends, co-workers – and ask them to support you. Let them know you are reading to raise awareness and funds for pediatric care at the BCHS!
Is there a fundraising or reading minimum?
No! There is no minimum amount that you have to raise or read.
How do I log my reading?
Visit the Read4BCHS Readerboard page, and fill out your information on the online form. Please visit our Reading FAQ page if you require more detailed instructions.
What are the prizes?
Fundraising:
- Top Individual Fundraiser – grand prize is a Apple iPad 9th Gen, 64 GB of storage (retail value of $450)
- Top Fundraising Team – grand prize is a Daily Physical Activity deluxe playground equipment package (retail value of $1,070)
Reading:
- All individuals and teams that log a minimum of 10 books read will be entered into a random draw to win a Apple iPad 9th Gen, 64 GB of storage (retail value of $450)
