Miracle and Wendy’s “go to bat” for kids
The Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball Club and Wendy’s are forming a double-play combo to promote a summer full of reading throughout Southwest Florida.
“Books & Bats” returns for the 12th season and asks students, age 12 and under, to read four books over the summer and then fill out a “Books & Bats” bookmark..
Students may pick up a bookmark from any Lee County public school, Lee or Collier County public library, Hammond Stadium or all participating Wendy’s locations in the two-county area. Bookmarks were also distributed to private schools in Lee County.
Students will be asked to record the books they have read on the bookmark, and then return the completed bookmark to any participating Lee or Collier County Wendy’s.
The aspiring bookworms will receive two tickets to a Miracle game and a free Jr. Frosty from Wendy’s. Miracle tickets can be redeemed for games on Wednesday, June 8 or Wednesday, July 13.
“Education Days and the Books & Bats reading program is just a small part of our commitment to the local schools,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Terry Simon. “This is a program that rewards kids for continuing to gain knowledge during the summer and we encourage all kids to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”
Miracle tickets can be used by both children and parents. All students 12 years of age and younger are eligible to participate in the “Books & Bats” program. Student participation is unlimited throughout the summer. For more information contact the Miracle at 768-4210.