Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes Offers Thanks to NCAE for 13 Years of Read Across America in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cam Ward, #30 and outstanding goal tender for the Carolina Hurricanes, visited with the Cat–in-the-Hat to offer a special thank you to the Cat, NCAE and educators for the Read Across America program in North Carolina.

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"For more than a decade now, Read Across America has brought community leaders, parents, elected officials, celebrities and children together to read and celebrate books," Ward said.  "I know that many NCAE members who teach in schools across the state are gathering adults and children together in communities to read next Tuesday, March 2, the 13th annual Read Across America Day."

The Cat-in-the Hat presented Ward with a copy of the Read Across America reading oath and a special limited edition copy of Dr. Seuss's Oh the Places You'll Go! for Ward to autograph.

The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a special NCAE Night on March 27 to benefit NCAE's charitable organization the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children. NCAE members receive a discounted ticket price and a portion of the ticket sale goes directly to the Foundation.

"The Hurricanes appreciate everything educators do in schools each day. We're proud to have a special night to offer NCAE members a great rate on our tickets, and I'm proud to meet the Cat-in-the-Hat, one of the most beloved figures in children's literature. I will certainly read with a child on March 2, and I encourage all adults to do the same with a special child in their life."

For information on Read Across America visit www.nea.org/readacross.

NCAE is the state's largest education association, representing nearly 60,000 active, retired and student members across the state.

Note:  A digital photograph of Ward and the Cat-in-the Hat is available.

SOURCE North Carolina Association of Educators