On behalf of the Children’s Dyslexia Center – Seacoast Learning Center Board of Governors, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you who participated in this year’s Over the Edge fundraiser.

What an incredible day! Thanks to your courage, enthusiasm, and dedication, our team raised $10,363.17, exceeding our original goal of $6,000 by more than 70%! More importantly, every dollar raised helps provide life-changing dyslexia intervention services to children and families in our community.

Whether you rappelled 26 stories for the thrill, the challenge, the cause, or perhaps because saying “no” seemed harder than stepping off the building, you made a real difference.

To our participants:

Dennis Tuttle Jr.
Kyle Sarausky
John Bartoszak
Calvin Cline
Tony McKnight
Parker Vanderhoof

For those participants who raised over $1,500 and received GoPro cameras, their names in this email have been linked to their descent videos. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to watch and appreciate the courage—and occasional colorful commentary—that helped make this event such a memorable success.

Thank you for your willingness to literally go Over the Edge for the children we serve. Your commitment, fundraising efforts, and enthusiasm helped make this event a tremendous success.

I also want to thank the staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and everyone who supported our team. Events like this remind us what can happen when a community comes together for a worthy cause.

Thank you again for your support, your courage, and your commitment to helping children overcome dyslexia and achieve their full potential.

With sincere appreciation,

Dennis A. Tuttle Jr.
SLC Event Chairman
Children’s Dyslexia Center – Seacoast Learning Center

Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. is the headquarters for learning centers (such as ours) in 15 states. The HQ and centers are tax exempt as an IRS code 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN number 04-3169620.

Support of the Seacoast Learning Center in a way that makes the most sense for your finances—such as through tax-smart giving—can make an incredible impact without stretching your budget. Each and every gift helps children learn to overcome dyslexia, and our teachers to qualify in vital skills that carry over in their classrooms or clinics. Here are three powerful, tax-smart options:

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
A Donor Advised Fund allows you to simplify your giving while making a lasting impact. If you already have a DAF, you can recommend a grant directly to our managed investments.* This is an easy, flexible way to support our center.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Donating stock that has increased in value may be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. By transferring appreciated securities directly to our managed investments,* you can avoid paying capital gains tax while also receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock. This method is a win-win for you and our center!

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs
For those 70½ years or older, your gift can come as a direct transfer from your IRA to our managed investments.* Known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution, this type of gift can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) but will not be included in your taxable income.

*CDC, Inc. manages the investments of each Center; the respective amounts vary. For how to donate, please visit scottishritenmj.org/charities/cornerstone-society and contact the person listed. Whatever method you choose, please be sure to specify Seacoast Learning Center as your recipient.