Questions?
What kind of books should I read? The books you read can be about anything that interests you: sports, mysteries etc. You can read magazines or online news pages as well.
Where do I get the books? From home, your school or your local library.
How many books should I read? As many as you can!
What if I read enough minutes to fill the hourglass? Put the total number of minutes read on the envelope
May I count a book that I have already started? Yes!
Do I have to read to other people? No! You can read to yourself or you can read to your parents or even help a younger sibling read.
Who should I ask to be my sponsor? Go to people you know: parents, friends, neighbours, relatives. Do not approach strangers.
How many sponsors should I get? As many as you wish.
How much should a sponsor pledge? Whatever they wish. They can sponsor on a per book/minute basis or give a flat rate. It is a good idea to let your sponsor know how many books you are planning to read.
How is the money used? The money that is raised through the MS Read-A-Thon will go towards research and providing services to people who have MS.
