The Decatur Minute reports that the 6th annual Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby hits the street on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Decatur. This year REAP has been selected to receive 100% of the proceeds raised by the Derby. The funds will support REAP’s efforts to improve reading proficiency in Georgia students by training public school teachers.
REAP has grown quickly since its initial training of 12 teachers in 2013. Since then REAP has trained more than 250 public school teachers to help students become more successful readers. Like REAP, the The Derby has also grown quickly, from 20 drivers in 2011 to 100 drivers in 2015.
This is a BIG event and they will need help from friends of REAP. Stay tuned for ways to help REAP support the Derby!
Register for the race: www.madisonavesoapboxderby.org
Read the article by Renae in the Decatur Minute
Photo by Jonathan Phillips
