Barbara Bush Foundation Announces A Birthday Wishing Wall For Mrs. Bush As She Turns 90

~Online users can be part of the birthday celebration

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Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

May 14, 2015, 08:30 ET

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is offering a unique opportunity to those who would like to honor and celebrate Former First Lady Barbara Bush on her 90th birthday. Well-wishers can post birthday greetings for Mrs. Bush on a Wishing Wall at www.BarbaraBush90.org before her June 8^th celebration.

"As we celebrate Mrs. Bush's 90th birthday next month, we hope you'll join us in marking this incredible milestone and recognizing the impact she's had on literacy in this country," said president and CEO Liza McFadden. "No one has brought the need for greater literacy in America into the spotlight more than Barbara Bush. Her dedication to providing foundational educational opportunities for children and parents is unparalleled."

In addition to sharing birthday wishes, participants can also choose a picture or upload one to share. Messages can be viewed on the wishing wall and may become part of a commemorative gift presented to Mrs. Bush at her birthday celebration.

Throughout the past 25 years, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy continues to be dedicated to helping families achieve a better life through literacy. Recognizing children as our nation's most precious resource, Mrs. Bush knew every child would have a far greater chance to live a more productive and healthier life if they could access the fundamental skills of reading and writing.

The Barbara Bush Foundation is the nation's leading advocate for family literacy. The goals of the Foundation are simple: we want children to start school ready to excel and help parents improve their literacy skills. To learn more about the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy's commitment to promote family literacy in homes across America, please visit www.helpthemread.org or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter (@BarbaraBushFdt).

Contacts:
Mercedes Schlapp, (703) 470-4794
Hue Reynolds, (850) 562-5300 or [email protected]

SOURCE Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy