Shop to support Miami-Dade school teachers

On Thursday, August 11th we will donate 5% of the days net sales to The Education Fund.

Our Community Giving Day helps kick off recruiting for The Education Fund’s Teach-a-Thon, a walk-a-thon with a twist. Instead of walking, running or climbing stairs, volunteers train for a “teaching day.” As part of the training process, participants learn to value the role of the classroom teacher.

Flautist, composer and Latin Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres has graciously accepted The Education Fund’s invitation to serve as a “Celebrity Bagger” from 7 pm to 9 pm. Miami-Dade School Board member Martin Karp, and a host of local teachers, will also work the checkout lines as part of the day-long fundraiser.

All proceeds from the day will support the 2011 Teach-A-Thon scheduled for the first week in December. That’s when hundreds of professionals will step into an elementary, middle or high school classroom and try their hand at teaching. The Education Fund has hosted the Teach-A-Thon for seven years, raising more than $300,000 for local teachers. The money is used to buy school supplies, underwrite field trips and support other classroom activities.

Watch a video about the event now at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/educationfund?feature=mhee

For further information, phone Stacey de la Grana at The Education Fund 305-892-5099 ext. 23