Thanks for visiting my individual fundraising page!

Why this cause is important to me:

I am very grateful for all the education that I have received so far in my life, and I cannot imagine what it would be like to not have the chance to go to school or not be able to read my favourite books. 

What I like most about Room to Read is that they encourage the community to become involved to support children's education -- they do so by collaborating with the local government, teachers, writers, schools and libraries. Additionally, the Queen's Chapter and I are very supportive of their Girls' Education Program which gave many girls the opportunity to go to school. Providing girls an education in underdeveloped countries is so important because they are often forced to drop out of school at an early age, enter child marriages, and this ultimately contributes to the cycle of poverty. 

Thank you for joining me in this journey to help provide many children the hope to succeed and break the cycle of poverty. I truly appreciate all your contribution and support in this cause :D

Why Room to Read? 

Many world problems can be addressed through one solution: education. Why? Because knowing how to read makes people safer, healthier and more self-sufficient -- yet nearly 800 million people are illiterate and two thirds are women and girls. That's why Room to Read's innovative model focuses on deep, systematic transformation within schools in low-income countries during the two most critical time periods in a child's schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls' education.

Just like Room to Read, I believe that world change starts with educated children. So, join me on my journey to change the world. Every contribution helps!

If you'd rather send a check, please mail the check to : Room to Read, 465 California St Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104