For the 2018 Rodman Ride for Kids, Raising A Reader MA is represented by an eager team of bibliophiles. The race is just a few weeks away and the team would love your support! All donations made to Raising A Reader MA for the Rodman Ride for Kids received a percentage match from the Rodman Foundation. Donate now!
Meet the Raising A Reader Riders.
Adam Haywood
Distance Riding: 50 miles
Favorite Childhood Book: If I Were a Moose
Profession: Strategic Accounts Associate, ezCater
Why I Support RAR-MA: Attended the 12th Annual Gala as part of my company, and was able to see the great work this cause does.
Bridget Malicki
Distance Riding: 25 miles
Favorite Childhood Book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Profession: Development & Communications Manager, Raising A Reader MA
Why I Support RAR-MA: I am dedicated to ending the cycle of low literacy in high-needs communities because literacy and education lead to opportunity. I was surrounded by books and was lucky enough to frequently share them with my parents as a child and believe that everyone should get this opportunity.
Chapman Leedy
Distance Riding: 25 miles
Favorite Childhood Book: The Giving Tree
Profession: Senior Associate Analyst, The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Why I Support RAR-MA: Growing up reading with and to my older sister, parents, and grandparents was an experience for which I am extremely grateful. Those moments helped to spur my creativity, engage with loved ones, and motivate me to succeed in the future.
Jack Gilbert
Distance Riding: 25 Miles
Favorite Childhood Book: Drummer Hoff
Company, Your Title: MBA Candidate at Boston College Carroll School of Management
Why you support RAR-MA: Reading was a hugely important part of my childhood, thanks to my parents, and I want other kids to have the same opportunity to fall in love with books as I did. Raising a Reader is a great organization in helping provide that opportunity to children.
Mike Dakers
Distance Riding: 25 miles
Favorite Childhood Book: Harry Potter
Profession: Senior Manager of Financial Planning, Panera Bread
Why I Support RAR-MA: Reading is so important and RAR-MA makes a huge impact in the lives of our young people.
Parker Greiwe
Distance Riding: 25 miles
Favorite Childhood Book: Magic Tree House series
Profession: Clinical Research Assistant II, Boston Children’s Hospital
Why I Support RAR-MA: Reading at an early age is crucial for cognitive development. RAR-MA is making a huge impact to prepare young people for academic success.