The KISS THE PIG FOR LITERACY campaign consists of prominent business persons and community leaders who volunteer to fundraise for Learn to Read, Inc.  The candidate who raises the most donations has the distinguished honor of selecting the candidate who will be kissing a pig for literacy.

Our  TOP 3 Candidates for 2008

Online Candidate Voting: To vote for a candidate online, click on the Just Give icon below. In the “designate my donation” field, type your candidate’s name!

15th Annual Kiss The Pig Kick-Off

February 21, 2008 at River City Brewing Company

1. Darnell Smith (BCBS of Florida, Group VP)  $16,660

2. Nat Glover (UNF, Special Advisor to the President)  $12,357

3. Walt Bussells (JEA, Retired CEO) $4,440

 

CAMPAIGN GRAND TOTAL: $40,585!!!

 

Thank you to all the candidates and their supporters for making this an exciting campaign and getting the message of adult literacy out in the community. We look forward to next year’s Kiss The Pig campaign! If you are interested in helping with KTP 2009, please email Heather Corey at h.corey@ltrjax.org.

2008 KTP Candidates

Candidate

Logos

Company

Walt Bussells

 

Retired CEO, JEA

Jerry Croan

 

Croan Counseling & Mediation

Sam Dean

 

Director of Plant Operations, Baptist Hospital

Jaxson de Ville

 

Jacksonville Jaguars Mascot

Terry Fields

 

Florida State Representative

Nat Glover

 

Special Advisor to the President, UNF

Joe Paradise

 

Partner, KPMG

Lisa Rountree

 

Co-Owner “Tree”-mendous BBQ & Catering

Darnell Smith

 

Group Vice President, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

Brian Stangl

 

CFO, Drummond Press

Terry West

 

President & CEO, VyStar Credit Union