Video Story: Foundation Nears Goal in Fundraising for Literacy Initiative

Lake Forest Golf Club played host to the Foundation for Saline Area Schools "Read Your Heart Out" benefit Saturday night.

Guests enjoyed a "Taste of Washtenaw County," served by some of the best restaurants and caterers in Saline and the surrounding communities

They participated in games like Name that Tune and Name that Book. They danced to music played by DJ/Pleasant Ridge Principal Brad Bezeau. They bid on many gifts donated, like a football autographed by University of Michigan football star Brady Hoke.

And they held their breath as the winner of the 100 dollar a ticket 50/50 raffle was drawn. (The $6,200 prize was won by an office pool of Saline Area Schools administrative staff.)

But mostly, they were there in support of the foundation's Kids Who Read Succeed Campaign.

The foundation is 70 percent of the way to reaching its fundraising goal of $70,000, in aid of a effort to put new books in classroom libraries throughout the district.

Among those interviewed in this video are Cheryl Hoeft, Foundation for Saline Area Schools Board board president; Brenda Said-Wright, Co-owner, Great Lakes Educational Group, Cathy Redies; teacher, Saline Middle School; and Scot Graden, Superintendent of Saline Area Schools.

To donate to Foundation for Saline Area Schools, visit the organization's website.