I have been a READ Lakeland Board Member for over 4 years and proud to serve as the current Board Secretary for the last 3 years.
As someone whose grandparents immigrated to Syracuse, NY from Ukraine, and English was their third language, this non-profit really hits home for me. I have seen first-hand what it's like being in a new country and trying to learn a new language to provide for your family and to just get by in day-to-day life.
Having the proper services and tools that READ Lakeland provides, it allows our community the chance to thrive and be successful! And the best part about it? This amazing fundraiser helps us raise funds so everything READ Lakeland provides is completely FREE to our students and we NEVER charge a dime! That's why I love being a part of READ Lakeland in helping to make a significant difference right here in our own community!
24% of Polk County is considered illiterate and every day we strive to lower that rate here and together we are not only raising money, we are helping to change lives for so many people!
VOTE FOR ME TO PUCKER UP & KISS A PIG! 😘🐷💋
Team Members
Event
MAY
8
The Grand Smooch Finale
Thursday, May 8th, 5:30 PM –
8:30 PM
EDT
In Person
Location details are private and will be sent along with your ticket purchase.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at READ Lakeland’s Grand Smooch Finale on May 8th at 5:30 PM at the Lakeland Country Club! This exciting event marks the finale of our Kiss the Pig fundraiser, where one lucky (and brave!) candidate will pucker up and plant a smooch on a real pig—all in the name of adult literacy!
🎟️ What to Expect:
✨ Delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres
🍷 Wine & beer included
🎶 Live music & a lively atmosphere
🎟️ Raffle with fantastic prizes
📣 The big moment—crowning the top fundraiser & the pig smooch!
Valet available at the front door of the Lakeland Country Club.
Dress Code is business casual, come as you are after work!
Each ticket purchase counts as votes for your favorite candidate and supports READ Lakeland's literacy programs in your community! 🐷💋📚
