⚽ Futbol and Books: Help Us Kick Off a National Reading Revolution Before the 2026 World Cup!

Goal: $50,000 — To Fund the Official Futbol and Books Press Conference Launch (July 16, 2026, New York City)

The Mission

By age 5, a child’s brain is already 90% developed.

If they can’t read by then, they start school far behind—and often never catch up.

That’s why we’re launching Futbol and Books, a national campaign that unites the passion of soccer with the power of reading.

As the United States prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we want to use this once-in-a-generation moment to inspire 1 million children (ages 3–5) to fall in love with books — before they even kick a ball.

Why This Fundraiser Matters

This GoFundMe is not for buying books — it’s for something just as critical:

Launching the campaign publicly and powerfully through a national press conference in New York City on Thursday, July 16, 2026, three days before the World Cup Final.

This pre-campaign launch event will bring together national and international media, education leaders, soccer organizations, and sponsors to announce the Futbol and Books Campaign to the world.

We want to make sure the media already covering the World Cup can also cover our message — that America is uniting soccer and literacy to give every child a fair start in life.

How Your Donation Will Be Used

Every dollar raised will go directly toward the setup, production, and promotion of this historic press event:

Venue rental in Manhattan for the national press conference

️ Media coordination and outreach to national and international outlets

Professional video production and live streaming to global audiences

Marketing and promotional materials (press kits, banners, campaign visuals)

Inviting youth soccer and education leaders to represent the campaign

We are not using these funds to purchase books or materials for children.

This campaign is solely focused on getting national attention for Futbol and Books — so millions more people can join and help fund the literacy drives in 2026 and beyond.

⚽ Why Now

Right now, more than 10 million children in the U.S. live in homes without books.

By the time they start kindergarten, children from low-income families may have heard 30 million fewer words than their peers.

The World Cup gives us a rare chance to reach families who love the game — and remind them that every child deserves a chance to read, learn, and dream.

If we capture the media’s attention before the World Cup Final, we can turn soccer fever into a national movement for literacy.

Your Impact

Your contribution — no matter the size — helps us make this moment count.

$25 = Helps create printed press kits for journalists

$100 = Supports outreach to major news outlets and partners

$500 = Helps cover media production and livestream costs

$1,000+ = Sponsors key logistics and speaker coordination for the event

Together, we can ensure the world hears our message loud and clear:

When America hosts the World Cup, we also lead the way in caring for our children’s futures.

Our Vision

By the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we aim to celebrate:

✅ 1 million children inspired to read

✅ 1 million books distributed through national partnerships

✅ A nationwide community united around reading and sport

But it all starts with this press conference — the spark that lights the movement.

Join the Movement

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, coach, soccer fan, or book lover, you can help us make history.

Event Date: July 16, 2026

Location: New York City

Goal: $50,,000 to fund the official launch press conference

Donate today to help us take this story to the national stage — and give every child the power to read their way to a better future.

Let’s show the world that when we come together for soccer, we also come together for our kids.

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