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Light it up RED for our 1 in 5 kids with dyslexia!

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration at Oaks Park Pavilion. The Oaks Park roller coaster will be illuminated RED to celebrate the strengths of our children with dyslexia. The evening will include kid's activities, a resource fair and silent auction for parents, and our guest of honor and inspirational speaker, Todd "Hammer" Semmes.

Guest of honor and inspirational speaker, Todd "Hammer" Semmes.

Todd is a man of many talents. He is a certified EMT, and was also a mountain guide and professional sailor. Todd now works in the movie business as a stunt rigger, production manager and assistant director. He has worked on many movies including: “Spider-Man 1-3”, “Mission Impossible 1-3”, “Live Free or Die Hard” and “Superman Returns.”

WHERE: OAKS PARK PAVILLION 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland, OR 97202

This is our 5th annual event. Our new location is the OAKS PARK PAVILLION! We are moving to this location so we can accommodate all the people who want to come!

WHAT: Pizza dinner included with ticket purchase! Gluten-free and Veggie options are available. Alcohol and soda extra.

FREE ACTIVITIES: Resource Fair, Inspirational Speaker, Balloon Artist, Face Painter & Other Activities!

GRAND FINALE: Parade to the Oaks Park Roller Coaster that will light RED for a group photo at 8 pm

(Although we will be taking a group photo at the illuminated roller coaster, please note there will be no RIDES!)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE is OCT 6th!

DRESS CODE: Proudly wear RED if possible!

DONATE to Decoding Dyslexia Oregon!

1. Purchase Light Up Heart Necklaces (with your Admission Ticket) to wear at the event (pick up at the event).

2. Purchase Light Up Red Glasses (with your admission ticket) to wear at the event (pick up at the event).

Your generous donations to Decoding Dyslexia Oregon support ongoing programming and resources such as the monthly lecture series, information sharing, awareness efforts, and the Kid's Network Program. THANK YOU for your support!

Join us for a FUN NIGHT FOR THE FAMILY!

Sponsoring Organizations:

Star Sponsors! Edison HS, Park Academy, ScanningPens, MCCDA

Friend Sponsors! Assistive Technology Consulting, International Dyslexia Association Oregon Branch, Language Skills Therapy, Literacy Matters LLC, Syllabee

We look forward to raising awareness together!