“I’ve always believed in the magic of books – how they spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and, most importantly, help us develop a lifelong love of learning. That’s why I’m so excited to share something that means so much to me: the #SMILESwithTORC Charitable Campaign.
In 2018, my husband Adrian and I started this campaign with one simple goal: to spread the joy of reading to children and families everywhere. We wanted to make sure every child had the chance to experience the magic of books, and with our initiative, “Making a Difference, One Book at a Time!”, we’ve been doing just that.
Over the past seven years, we’ve been able to donate more than 6,600 TORC books to communities across the U.S. and Canada. These books have found their way into schools, hospitals, Little Free Libraries, and charities, reaching children from all different backgrounds. It’s been so rewarding to see the joy on children’s faces as they discover TORC’s adventure books, and we’re incredibly proud to keep supporting children’s education in such a meaningful way.” - NONA, author and illustrator of the TORC the CAT series
Making a Difference, One Book at a Time! #SMILESwithTORC
The #SMILESwithTORC's "Making a Difference, One Book at a Time!" program reached out 1,070 Little Free Libraries in 29 US States (Washington State, Montana, Oregon, Utah, California, Nevada, Florida, Arizona, Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, North Carolina, Georgia) and 2 Canadian Provinces (British Columbia and Alberta).
From the total of 6,600 TORC books donated, 3,573 books went to Little Free Libraries in the USA and Canada and 3,027 books to different Charities that Support Children in Need, Schools, Children’s Hospitals in Washington State, California, Arizona and Nevada.
The #SMILESwithTORC Charitable Campaign focuses on bringing the joy of reading and discovery to children from all walks of life. Children will be able to let their imaginations wander the globe with TORC the CAT on his adventures.
TORC the CAT caught in the process of signing one of the cards included in the gift bags donated to the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital.
Read MoreTORC the CAT visited 56 Little Free Libraries in Greater Seattle Area, where he donated a grand total of 150 books.
Read MoreBecause Christmas is a struggle for many families, TORC the CAT prepared more than 400 gifts to kids in need.
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