The 2025 Backpack Challenge & Readathon took place August 1 - 31.
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The MREF 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.
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Our 2025 goal was to send 600+ backpacks full of essential supplies to students in need!
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Individuals: Join a book club to track your minutes reading or listening to audiobooks, compare your progress with others on the leaderboard, share photos – and open a good book for a good cause.
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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.
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And here is some quick fun for everyone!
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Hey Readers! Do you like word find puzzles? We have created a fun word find that is specific to the MR industry. You can click here to open the word find puzzle.
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Think you found all the answers? Click here to see the word find answer key.
Thank you to this year's sponsors!
