knoxville daily sun
knoxville news knoxville daily sun lifestyle business knoxville sports travel knoxville classifieds knoxville jobs knoxville legal notices knoxville yellow pages smoky mountains contact facebook twitter linkedin rss entertainment knoxville advertising

"Rafting for Reading" Event to be Held August 6th

GATLINBURG -- Rafting in the Smokies, which runs rafting trips on the Big Pigeon River, has partnered with the United Way of Sevier County to raise money for a new pre-kindergarten reading initiative.

The project, "Rafting for Reading," is offering a special $10 discount on trips taken on August 6th. Every discounted trip will generate a $5 donation to United Way's early reading initiative.

Rafters must mention United Way when making reservations to receive the discount. The regular price of the 1 1/2 hour trip is $39.

The United Way of Sevier County, in cooperation with the Dollywood Foundation and Head Start programs in Sevier County, is building a volunteer-based reading initiative that provides an enthusiastic adult reader for 20 minutes per day to the 4-year-old children in the county's 10 Head Start programs.

The goal is to increase the vocabulary and love of reading among 4-year-olds before they reach kindergarten.

"Rafting in the Smokies has been providing family adventures for 33 years, and we see 'Rafting for Reading' as a great way to support our community," said Beth Justice, Sales and Marketing Manager.

Rafting in the Smokies has a new attraction called the Family Adventure Island that features ziplines, a ropes course, a nature trail, swings and picnic tables.

Reservations can be made by calling 800-PRO-RAFT (800-776-7238) or 865-436-5008.

Published August 1, 2011

Share |
 


     
knoxville daily sun Knoxville Daily Sun
2011 Image Builders
User Agreement | Privacy Policy