Every day, a child walks through our doors carrying more than a backpack.

 

They carry the weight of being misunderstood. They’ve spent years avoiding eye contact in class, terrified of being asked to read aloud. They’re told they just need to try harder, that they’re capable if only they would apply themselves. But at home, that same child is shutting down. They’re overwhelmed with headaches, tears, and frustration, desperately wishing they could understand words the way their classmates do.

 

They want what the teacher says to be true. They want to be able to do it. But the truth is the struggle is real. And every day, they fall further behind, dreading school more and more. We see it in the way they avoid eye contact, the tears they fight back, the way they quietly pull away from everything around them. But then something begins to shift.

 

It’s at LearningQuest, through our KidsQuest program, that these same children begin to believe in themselves. For the first time, they’re given the tools they have been waiting for, specialized, one-on-one tutoring using the Barton Reading and Spelling System. Slowly, the letters they’ve stared at for so long begin to form actual words. For the first time, reading starts to make sense. And with that understanding, confidence starts to grow. We’ve watched students who once dreaded school begin to speak up, join book clubs, and participate in class. One student recently said:

 

“I used to get bullied in school for being different. But now I know I’m not different I just learn differently. And I’m not scared to go to school anymore.”

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KidsQuest is changing lives. This vital program receives no dedicated funding.

We cannot let money be the reason a child stays silent. That’s why we need your help.

 

Imagine standing at the edge, it’s that moment when fear meets hope, and you take the first step toward something bigger. That’s what it feels like for a child struggling with dyslexia: unsure, overwhelmed, but full of potential just waiting for someone to believe in them. At KidsQuest, we walk with students as they push past fear and soar, offering early intervention and the tools they need to learn, grow, and believe in themselves.

 

This October, you can help change a child’s future in the most unforgettable way possible. We’re thrilled to bring back Over the Edge, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where participants rappel down the iconic black-glass building at 1524 McHenry Avenue, all to support kids who urgently need access to our transformative dyslexia program.

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It’s our second and final year of this epic event, and we want YOU with us.

To learn more, check out the attached event flyers. You can also make a direct donation to KidsQuest. However you choose to give, your support funds essential programs that help struggling students grow, succeed, and thrive.

 

Together, let’s help children reach new heights. Click below to Give Today.