MASONS DYSLEXIA WALK

The Valley of Waterbury 32° Masonic Learning Center for Children will sponsor its Annual Dyslexia Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 15, 2006. Stepping off at 1:00 P.M., participants will follow a two-mile course that begins and concludes at the Learning Center. The Center, located at 529 Highland Avenue in Waterbury, has provided professional, free tutoring to the children of Connecticut since 2002. There are now 57 Masonic Learning Centers spanning westward from Maine to Wisconsin. The Waterbury Learning Center is the only one of its kind in Connecticut.

Dyslexia is estimated to affect some 15% of our nation’s population – more than 2 million school-aged children in the United States. Fundraising efforts, such as this annual Walk, help The Masonic Learning Center in Waterbury to continue its mission of increasing public awareness and aiding those with dyslexia. The approximate cost to tutor one child for one year is $5,000. On average a child will require two years of tutoring.

“The 32° Masons have made a heartfelt and unwavering commitment to helping children with dyslexia overcome this disability,” said Cheryl Sharkis, Director of the Waterbury Learning Center. “Last year we had 115 walkers and raised $13,000.00.  The community’s support for this Walk is a great source of encouragement for our children at the learning center.”

 A picnic lunch will follow the day’s activity. Dignitaries from local and state governments as well as Masonic Leaders and their families from around Connecticut will be invited to walk.

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