Reading!

Last nightwe went to theFour SeasonsGeorgetown for the Reading Is FundamentalWhere The Wild Things Aregala.US Cultural Ambassador, author, and one of the best athletes ever, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke on the importance of literacy and read aloud from Maurice SendaksWhere The Wild Things Areas the evenings Good Night Story.

Former RIF ChairmanLynda Bird Johnson Robb joins her husband, former senator and VA Governor Chuck Robb with Detter & Associates' Brian Detter. There was a great silent auction with many pieces of art depicting Maurice Sendaks classic story.

McAfees Michelle Dennedy joins Charity Brands CEO Stephen Adler and prezPatrick Mahoney during the cocktail reception prior to the dinner and program. Guests also dined on seafood appetizers from local waters. After the ILL EAT YOU UP! dinner, an exciting live auction had trips to Napa and Alaskas wilderness.

AlaskaOnes Heather Dodson joins Ballard Spahrs Meg Riley-Jamison, Arlington Literacy director Jenny Lindenauer, and Arlington teacher Catherine Giacomo with one of theWild Things.

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