IMPROVING LITERACY FOR YOUTH
RIDE FOR A CAUSE: EVERY STUDENT GRADUATES A READER
Let's Help Them Learn for Life!
Did you know that 20% of graduating high school seniors nationally are functionally illiterate? Literacy is the foundation for success, shaping futures and opening doors to opportunity. That's why CHAFE 150 is committed to making a difference in the lives of local students.
For nearly 20 years, CHAFE 150 has contributed over $1 million to youth education programs, ensuring that students in our community have the resources they need to thrive. In 2025, we're proud to dedicate our support to the Every Student Graduates a Reader initiative-a program designed to strengthen literacy skills among students in the Lake Pend Oreille School District and equip them for lifelong success.
Why Literacy Matters
Reading is more than just a skill-it is a gateway to opportunity. Students who read proficiently are better equipped to excel in all subjects, improve their communication skills, and build the confidence needed to navigate the world. However, without proper literacy development, students may struggle academically and beyond.
How Every Student Graduates a Reader Works
This initiative ensures that every student receives the literacy support they need through:
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Annual literacy screenings to assess reading skills early.
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Diagnostic assessments for students needing additional support.
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Personalized instruction based on each student's needs.
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Teacher training in evidence-based literacy practices to improve classroom instruction.
By identifying reading challenges early and providing targeted support, we can help students overcome barriers and build a solid foundation for academic and personal success.
Ride with Purpose: How You Can Help
The CHAFE 150 isn't just about the breathtaking miles-it's about pedaling towards transformative change. When you ride, you're directly supporting local students and ensuring they have access to critical literacy programs.
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Register to Ride: Every registration helps fund literacy programs for over 3,800 students in our community.
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Fundraise for the Cause: Create your own fundraiser, share it with family and friends, and earn prizes while making an impact!
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Donate or Sponsor: Can't ride? Support a participant, donate directly to the cause, or become a CHAFE 150 sponsor through your business.
Your ride can do more than take you across scenic landscapes-it can help change lives. Join us in making an impact that lasts a lifetime.
HELP FUND OUR KIDS' SUCCESS
Are you ready to make every mile you ride make a difference in the life of a student? Then, let's get started! Click the button below and you will be taken to RunSignUp to set up your fundraiser page. In a few easy steps, you'll be ready to share your page with your friends, family, and coworkers to start collecting support. It's easy! Remember, the proceeds of the ride stay in our community and make a huge difference in the lives of students and their families. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to earn great prizes for your efforts!
2025 CHAFE 150 FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE
Sponsored by Syringa Cyclery
If you reach an individual fundraising milestone listed below, you will receive that prize, plus any of the prizes before it.
Free registration for the 2026 ride is also awarded.
$500
2025 Event Jersey
$3000
Garmin Varia UT800 Headlight, Out-front Mount
$1000
1 set of bike tires: Vittoria Rubino Road or Panaracer Gravel Tires
$5000
"All City Zig Zag Road Bike" OR an
"Otso Warakin Gravel Bike"
ORGANIZED BY SANDPOINT ROTARY
The CHAFE 150 is organized by the Rotary Club of Sandpoint. The club is dedicated to making a difference with important community and international projects. The Rotary Club of Sandpoint is a member of Rotary International, a group of 1.4 million people around the world bound together by a common theme of "Service Above Self." With more than 34,000 clubs throughout the world, no challenge is too big for Rotary. For more than a century, Rotary has bridged cultures and connected continents. We champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, help people get access to clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. Our newest cause is to protect our planet and its resources.
In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, members volunteer in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.
In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, members volunteer in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.