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REF NO.: 205
SUBJECT: Memorial students sleepover at school to raise money and awareness for literacy
DATE: Jan. 21
Two Memorial students will forego the comforts of home to raise money for literacy this week by pitching a tent in the Queen Elizabeth II library on the St. John’s campus.
The women will confine themselves to a three-person tent for the entire seven days beginning at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.
A part of a student initiative spanning eight Canadian universities called Live-in for Literacy, the hope is to raise a total of $20,000 to build a school library in India, as well as publish 10,000 copies of a local language children’s book.
Last year, Memorial’s portion of the funds raised was the highest across the country.
For more information, check out Live-in for Literacy online at www.liveinforliteracy.com, drop by the Queen Elizabeth II library or call 737-3111 to make a donation.
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For more information, please call Julia Curtis or Cheyanne Smart at 737-3111, or e-mail Julia at juliamcurtis@gmail.com or Cheyanne at cheyannesmart@hotmail.com.