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Click Here to Download. - [No jest: Ocean View School District students read thousands of hours to donate to local hospitals](https://thejester.org/no-jest-ocean-view-school-district-students-read-thousands-of-hours-to-donate-to-local-hospitals/) - Daily Pilot – Friday, April 21, 2023 (A Los Angeles Times Newspaper) No jest: Ocean View School District students read thousands of hours to donate to local hospitals Classmates at Golden View Elementary in Huntington Beach, CA, enthusiastically celebrate student winners at a “Reading Makes a Difference” Jester Awards Assembly in the Ocean View School - [Farmers & Merchants Bank Joins Jester Project](https://thejester.org/farmers-merchants-bank-joins-jester-project/) - The Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation and F&M Bank branch offices in Redondo Beach and Rolling Hills Estates joined hands to support The Jester & Pharley Phund’s project to reprint the bilingual English/Spanish edition of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia children’s book. David Saltzman's N.Y. Times best-seller is the - [Farmers & Merchants Bank Joins Jester Project](https://thejester.org/farmers-merchants-bank-joins-jester-project/) - The Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation and F&M Bank branch offices in Redondo Beach and Rolling Hills Estates joined hands to support The Jester & Pharley Phund’s project to reprint the bilingual English/Spanish edition of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia children’s book. David Saltzman's N.Y. Times best-seller is the - [Fanfare Winter 2021 Newsletter](https://thejester.org/fanfare-winter-2021-newsletter/) - Our latest Fanfare newsletter is now available. Winter 2021 edition. Click Here to Download. - [NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant Recipient Spotlight on The Jester & Pharley Phund](https://thejester.org/nailba-charitable-foundation-grant-recipient-spotlight-on-the-jester-pharley-phund/) - Inspired by award-winning book, The Jester & Pharley Phund brings smiles to children coping with serious illness. David Saltzman wrote and illustrated The Jester Has Lost His Jingle during his senior year at Yale University after he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. David graduated from Yale with high honors in May 1989 but passed away not long - [A Magical Moment](https://thejester.org/a-magical-moment/) - Recalling a Magical Moment By Barbara Saltzman (The Jester’s Mom) I remember so well joining the great actor Ed Asner on stage at the L.A. Sports Arena to bring The Jester Has Lost His Jingle to life before thousands of students over two decades ago. The late Ed Asner was magical. The seemingly gruff star of - [Star Reader](https://thejester.org/star-reader/) - This dedicated young reader from 32nd Street Elementary and her fellow students read thousands of pages during the Jester Read-A-Thon at their outstanding school. Orthopaedic Institute for Children patients received copies of the uplifting The Jester Has Lost His Jingle book and Jester & Pharley Dolls as a result of their hard work, effort and - [Erik’s Story](https://thejester.org/eriks-story/) - “I have that book,” the first grader said quietly, “and the doll. I got them when I was at the hospital.” I don’t always get to meet the children cheered up by The Jester book and doll. But I did at the end of an assembly at Murchison Street Elementary School in Los Angeles a - [Fanfare Winter 2020 Newsletter](https://thejester.org/fanfare-winter-2020-newsletter/) - Our latest Fanfare newsletter is now available. Winter 2020 edition. Click Here to Download. - [Hope & Judi](https://thejester.org/hope-judi/) - Sixteen years ago, Hope Feltenberger met The Jester & Pharley for the first time. A 5-year-old patient, she was tired of all the hospitalizations she had endured. And so was her mother. “Then, I received The Jester book and doll and could take them into the hospital playhouse,” Hope recalls. “They gave me something to - [Natalie & Julie](https://thejester.org/natalie-julie/) - Nothing prepares you for hearing your child has cancer. Natalie was 7 when first diagnosed. Every day, her mom, Julie, tried to remain calm, positive and optimistic as her little girl went through tests and treatment that made Julie want to cry. Natalie held onto her mother ‒ and The Jester ‒ for comfort. “When - [Mason & Kristen](https://thejester.org/mason-kristen/) - “We had no clue what to expect.” At 3, Mason “didn’t understand why he couldn’t go outside to play with his friends and run around like a normal young boy. But when he received The Jester everything changed.” When Mason went to check-ups, his mom remembers, “he loved The Jester & Pharley so much that - [Rena](https://thejester.org/rena/) - Rena fell in love with The Jester Has Lost His Jingle at 4, when she was a patient at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia being treated for cancer. After she received her donated copy, her mom sent us this email: “Rena, who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage IV Wilms tumor, a pediatric kidney cancer, has - [The Jester Now Speaks Japanese](https://thejester.org/the-jester-now-speaks-japanese/) - First Bilingual English/Japanese Jester Presented to Japan's First Lady, With 5,000 Copies Donated to Japanese Red Cross Society Japan First Lady Akie Abe oversaw the official presentation of 5,000 copies of the newly released bilingual English/Japanese edition of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/Warai wo nakashita dokeshi Jester in Tokyo in early April 2019. The - ["The Jester Has Given Me Hope for 22 Years"](https://thejester.org/the-jester-has-given-me-hope-for-22-years/) - July 21, 2017 ‒ “For the last 22 years, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle has given me strength and courage,” said Jesse Hernandez. At 27, Jesse told his story to those gathered for The Jester's Taste of the South Bay Soiree. “For the last two decades that book has changed my life.” “You read - [The Jester & Pharley’s Joyful Phundraiser](https://thejester.org/the-jester-pharleys-joyful-phundraiser/) - July 13, 2018 -- Row after row of brightly decorated tables greeted guests at The Phund’s Taste of the South Bay Soiree as they pored through tempting silent auction items from favorite merchants, restaurants, destination hotels and more. They couldn’t wait to bid on trips to Hawaii and Las Vegas, weekends at the Portofino Hotel - [PhunNight at The Comedy & Magic Club](https://thejester.org/phun-night-at-the-comedy-magic-club/) - April 2, 2019 ‒ The Jester Has Lost His Jingle author-artist David Saltzman loved April Fool’s Day. A phunster through and through, in high school he enjoyed putting together hand-made calendars that always poked fun at the day ‒ usually adding in April 31 to the silly calendar. In that spirit, The Jester & Pharley - [Jester Jubilee Jingles
for Kids With Cancer](https://thejester.org/jester-jubilee-jingles-for-kids-with-cancer/) - July 12, 2019 ‒ Multi-colored balloons reflecting the joy of The Jester’s rainbow greeted arrivals at The Jester Jubilee. A light early evening breeze wafted through the air at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. As guests entered to have their pictures taken against a softly striped pastel organza backdrop, they - [Celebrating The Jester’s ‘Pops’ to Help Sick Kids](https://thejester.org/celebrating-the-jesters-pops-to-help-sick-kids/) - March 1, 2020 ‒ Phund co-founder Joe Saltzman’s 80th birthday celebration brought together over 150 colleagues, friends, relatives and former students ‒ shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic kept everyone sheltering at home. They came from far and near, then and now to fete the USC Annenberg Professor of Communication and Journalism, who was also marking - [Bringing a Jester Jingle to Pediatric Therapy Network](https://thejester.org/bringing-a-jester-jingle-to-pediatric-therapy-network/) - Author-artist David Saltzman’s Chadwick classmates found the perfect way to remember him for their 30th reunion. They raised funds to donate 300 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle to the Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) in Torrance, CA. Children attending a special PTN Buddy Club gathering giggled and giggled as The Jester’s Mom read - [Bilingual book inspires smiles in young patients](https://thejester.org/bilingual-book-inspires-smiles-in-young-patients/) - By Esmeralda Fabián-Romero / esmeralda.fabian@laopinion.com | 09:01 pm | 09/15/2012 | La Opinión The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia, serves as inspiration for young patients to rediscover their smiles. It’s taken more than 17 years for The Jester Has Lost His Jingle to be transformed into the bilingual children’s book El Bufón ha perdido - [‘CBS Sunday Morning’ highlights Chadwick alum’s legacy](https://thejester.org/cbs-sunday-morning-highlights-chadwick-alums-legacy/) - Thursday, May 14, 2015 By Megan Barnes megan.barnes@langnews.com @meg_barnes on Twitter pvnews.com Mother’s Day admittedly isn’t easy for Barbara Saltzman, or for any mother who knows the pain of losing a child. But this year, 25 since the passing of her son David to Hodgkin’s lymphoma and 20 since the publication of his award-winning children’s - [A Profile of Hope: Barbara Saltzman, Hodgkin Lymphoma Caregiver](https://thejester.org/a-profile-of-hope-barbara-saltzman-hodgkin-lymphoma-caregiver/) - Lymphoma Research Foundation, 2016 Before my son David Saltzman returned to Yale for his senior year in September 1988, I noticed he had a dry cough. Since David had a history of bronchitis as a child, I didn't think it was too serious, but urged him to see a doctor as soon as he could - [Miles of Smiles Roll into Orthopaedic Institute for Children](https://thejester.org/miles-of-smiles-roll-into-orthopaedic-institute-for-children/) - Giggles, laughs and smiles filled a waiting room at Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) in Los Angeles, as a colorful Jester & Pharley Smile Care delivered Jester books and dolls into the hands of young patients. Packed with The Jester Has Lost His Jingle books, Jester & Pharley Dolls and media equipment, the Smile Cart - [Cub Scouts Keep Promise to Help Others](https://thejester.org/cub-scouts-keep-promise-to-help-others/) - December 2017 – Members of Lunada Bay Cub Scout Pack 276 take the Cub Scout oath – “To help other people at all times” – very seriously. The Palos Verdes Estates, CA-based Cubs put in hour after hour to help ill children find their smiles with The Jester Has Lost His Jingle, written and illustrated - [Recalling the Meeting of Two Kindred Spirits](https://thejester.org/recalling-the-meeting-of-two-kindred-spirits/) - When David Saltzman met his hero, Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak at Yale, David realized his life’s calling. During June, Sendak’s birthday month, The Jester’s Mom remembers the importance of that meeting. Read the full story here... - [Cub Scouts Bring Joy with The Jester](https://thejester.org/cub-scouts-bring-joy-with-the-jester/) - Palos Verdes Cub Scouts help raise the spirits of hospitalized children. Patrick Lowenstein joins The Jester's Mom, Barbara Saltzman, on KABC-TV News to talk about how the Cub Scouts are sharing David Saltzman's book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle, with ill children. "I feel good knowing that I am helping children get through rough - [L.A. Times Festival of Books 2015](https://thejester.org/l-a-times-festival-of-books-2015/) - The Jester joins Barbara and Michael Saltzman for the reading of David Saltzman's best-selling children's book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle, during the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2015 at the University of Southern California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Mw9QRvhr8 - ['CBS Sunday Morning' Mother's Day 2015](https://thejester.org/cbs-sunday-morning-mothers-day-2015-segment/) - 'CBS Sunday Morning' featured The Jester's Mom, Barbara Saltzman, and the story behind her son, David Saltzman's best-selling children's book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhWVIIDmFCs Follow Up Articles to 'CBS Sunday Morning' Segment: Daily Breeze - May 17, 2015 Peninsula News - May 14, 2015 - [See How The Jester Helps Kids Cope With Cancer](https://thejester.org/see-how-the-jester-helps-kids-cope-with-cancer/) - As part of our Smiles for Kids With Cancer Program, four-year-old Rena received The Jester Has Lost His Jingle while being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has heard the story so many times that she now "reads" it to her friends and family constantly. "It makes me feel so happy," Rena says with - [Joe and Barbara Saltzman – ‘The Jester’s Mom’ and ‘Pops’ on ‘Good Morning America’](https://thejester.org/joe-and-barbara-saltzman-the-jesters-mom-and-pops-on-good-morning-america/) - Good Morning America December 13, 1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmLwzWzd0S8 - [Larry King talks about The Jester Has Lost His Jingle](https://thejester.org/live-with-larry-king/) - The Jester's Mom and Pops, Barbara and Joe Saltzman, talk with host Larry King, on cnn.com, about their son David Saltzman and his book The Jester Has Lost His Jingle, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PumwqN6hdIk - [You Can Always Find a Smile With The Jester & Pharley](https://thejester.org/when-caring-means-the-world/) - “I am never alone when The Jester & Pharley are around.” A young cancer patient smiled as she told that to Barbara Saltzman, The Jester’s Mom, many years ago. We’re hearing that a lot nowadays. The COVID19 pandemic has turned all our lives upside down. And our moods, too. But just being with these upbeat - [Laughing With 'The Perfect Book for This Time’](https://thejester.org/laughing-with-the-perfect-book-for-this-time/) - No matter your age, reading The Jester Has Lost His Jingle with kids turns into a fun-filled time. Whether you’re 4 or 40 or any number before or after, David Saltzman’s picture book will populate the room with laughter. Families and educators throughout the country find that The Jester Has Lost His Jingle can turn - [A Birthday Surprise in Compton](https://thejester.org/a-birthday-surprise-in-compton/) - Turning around to see 891 students, teachers and administrators at Jefferson Elementary School in Compton, CA, sing “Happy Birthday” to me a few years ago lit up my sky. But then came the Roman candles. These dedicated students – 87% of whom are on the government-assisted lunch program – gave The Jester & Pharley Phund - [A Birthday Surprise in Compton](https://thejester.org/a-birthday-surprise-in-compton/) - Turning around to see 891 students, teachers and administrators at Jefferson Elementary School in Compton, CA, sing “Happy Birthday” to me a few years ago lit up my sky. But then came the Roman candles. These dedicated students – 87% of whom are on the government-assisted lunch program – gave The Jester & Pharley Phund - [Amber’s Story](https://thejester.org/ambers-story/) - When Amber Delos Santos walked up to say hello, she looked as if she had just stepped out of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. Dressed in a medieval costume as part of her school’s celebration of characters in literature, she looked like she and The Jester & Pharley lived in the same kingdom. The - [Sixth Graders Remember a Classmate](https://thejester.org/sixth-graders-remember-a-classmate/) - Whenever we bring our literacy program to a school, we never know whose life David’s story will deeply touch. In the fall of 2008, I was in San Jose, CA, at McKinley Elementary, where Comcast sponsored a Reading Makes A Difference program. Second grade teacher Lydia Adidijaja told me about Bentley, a student she mentored - [Thinking of Two Special Moms](https://thejester.org/thinking-of-two-special-moms/) - Whenever Mother’s Day approaches, I always think of two special moms — Autumn Fennell and Wendy Fachon. Each had to hear the words no mother wants to hear: “Your son has brain cancer.” Each has had to watch her son struggle through its cruelty. For Autumn, the ordeal began when her son was 2. For - [Fanfare Winter 2017 Newsletter](https://thejester.org/fanfare-winter-2017-newsletter/) - Our latest Fanfare newsletter is now available. Winter 2017-2018 edition. 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The - [Home](https://thejester.org/) - Welcome to The Jester & Pharley Phund Home of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman Helping Children With Cancer and Boosting Literacy We are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses with the inspiration of David Saltzman’s award-winning The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. The - [Home](https://thejester.org/) - Welcome to The Jester & Pharley Phund Home of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman Helping Children With Cancer and Boosting Literacy We are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses with the inspiration of David Saltzman’s award-winning The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. The - [In Honor Of](https://thejester.org/in-honor-of/) - Honoring... Recognize a special milestone for a family member, friend or associate with a Jester book and/or a Jester & Pharley Doll for a hospitalized child. Your contribution to The Jester & Pharley Phund will send Jester Has Lost His Jingle books and Jester & Pharley Dolls to a hospital of your choice. We will - [In Memory Of](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/) - Remembering... The Jester & Pharley Phund offers a meaningful way for you to remember a family member or friend. By giving an ill child a Jester book or a Jester & Pharley Doll in your loved one’s name, you will be helping these children find happiness when they need it most. Your contribution to The - [In Memory Of](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/) - Remembering... The Jester & Pharley Phund offers a meaningful way for you to remember a family member or friend. By giving an ill child a Jester book or a Jester & Pharley Doll in your loved one’s name, you will be helping these children find happiness when they need it most. Your contribution to The - [In Memory Of](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/) - Remembering... The Jester & Pharley Phund offers a meaningful way for you to remember a family member or friend. By giving an ill child a Jester book or a Jester & Pharley Doll in your loved one’s name, you will be helping these children find happiness when they need it most. Your contribution to The - [Annalee Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/annalee-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Annalee Elementary School Carson, CA 2002 Benefiting Akila Concepts and Peace & Joy Care Center in Carson, CA. View List Of All Participating Schools - [(William) Anderson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/william-anderson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (William) Anderson Elementary School Lawndale, CA 2009 During the four month read-a-thon students from Anderson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 496,800 pages. The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Anderson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/anderson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Anderson Elementary School Garden Grove, CA 2008 During the two month read-a-thon students from Anderson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 715,993 pages. The school, along with Disneyland Cast Community Fund, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [Ambler Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/ambler-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Ambler Elementary School Carson, CA 2004 During the three week read-a-thon students from Ambler Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 87,374 pages. The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Alvarado Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/alvarado-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Alvarado Elementary School Signal Hill, CA 2018 During the six week read-a-thon students from Alvarado Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 51,876 pages. The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, donated 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Alexander Science Center](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/alexander-science-center/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Alexander Science Center School Los Angeles, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Alexander Science Center School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 185,511 pages. The school, along with the Good Neighbors Campaign donated 35 copies of The Jester Has - [Albion Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/albion-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Albion Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2014 During the three week read-a-thon students from Albion Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 106,995 pages! The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies - [(Jane) Addams Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jane-addams-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Jane) Addams Elementary School Lawndale, CA 2005 During the month long read-a-thon students from (Jane) Addams Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether the first graders read for a total of 30,673 minutes and the upper grades read a total of 46,319 pages. - [232nd Place Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/232nd-place-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 232nd Place Elementary School Carson, CA 2008 View List Of All Participating Schools - [186th Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/186th-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 186th Street Elementary School Gardena, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from 186th Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 188,584 pages. The school, along with the Sheri Sobrato Fund and the Water Buffalo Club, was able to - [156th Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/156th-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 156th Street Elementary School Gardena, CA 2009 During the month long read-a-thon, 184 students from 156th Street Elementary kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 132,175 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to donate 38 copies of - [153rd Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/153rd-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 153rd Street Elementary School Gardena, CA 2002 View List Of All Participating Schools - [93rd Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/93rd-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 93rd Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2006 View List Of All Participating Schools - [7th Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/7th-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 7th Street Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2006 During the six week read-a-thon, students from 7th Street Elementary kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 501,147 pages! The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 63 Jester & Pharley PhunBooks to Little - [2nd Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/2nd-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 2nd Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from 2nd Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 30,823 pages. The school, along with The Fox Family Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of the - [York Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/york-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools York Elementary School Hawthorne, CA Sponsored by: Henry L. Guenther Foundation (2025) 2025 2025 York SuperStars Live Up to Their Name Funded by the Henry L. Guenther Foundation, York SuperStars in Hawthorne, CA, shone brightly in their first Jester & Pharley Reading Makes A Difference - [Parmelee Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/parmelee-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Parmelee Elementary School Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 2025 A Festival of Balloons & Smiles! Students and teachers at Parmelee Elementary in South Los Angeles couldn’t wait to start their first Jester Read-A-Thon! “I want to - [Norwood Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/norwood-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Norwood Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: USC Good Neighbors Campaign (2014, 2018, 2025) 2025 2018 2014 2025 A ‘Cool School’ Gets Hot Norwood Street’s Polar Bears dove headfirst into their third Read-A-Thon sponsored by the Good Neighbors campaign of the University of Southern - [Gledhill Street Elementary](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/gledhill-street-elementary/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Gledhill Street Elementary North Hills, CA Sponsored by: Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 2025 Grizzlies Show Their Kindness Gledhill’s Grizzlies, like their action-oriented, intelligent mascot, leapt into their first Jester Read-A-Thon with gusto. “Students wanted to share about all the books - [32nd Street USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/32nd-street-usc-visual-and-performing-arts-magnet-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools 32nd Street USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: USC Good Neighbors Campaign (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025) 2025 2019 2018 2017 2015 2025 New Heights Celebrating Reading & Caring Record-breaking! That’s how exciting 32nd Street Elementary’s 10th Jester Read-A-Thon - [(Dr. Peter) Marshall Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/dr-peter-marshall-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Dr. Peter) Marshall Elementary School Anaheim, CA Sponsored by: Doreen D. Marshall Fund for Youth and David & Ludie Henley (2025) Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund (2016) The Jason S. Subotky Charitable Fund (2012) 2025 2016 2012 2025 Dr. Peter Marshall’s Scotties Read Doggedly ‘For a - [Kravat Family](https://thejester.org/donate/kravat/) - The Jester’s Gift Is Laughter – Let’s Pass It On The Kravat family is raising $6,000 to boost childhood literacy and support pediatric cancer patients by partnering with The Jester & Pharley Phund. Donations: $6,170 Goal: $6,000 Help Us Reach Our Goal By Donating Now With your help we can fund a Reading Makes A Difference Program - [Board Members](https://thejester.org/about/board/) - Board Members About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Board of Governors: Officers Barbara Saltzman President Co-Founder, The Jester & Pharley PhundPalos Verdes Estates, CA Joe Saltzman Vice President Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismLos Angeles, CA Allan C. Jones, D.D.S. Vice - [Board Members](https://thejester.org/about/board/) - Board Members About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Board of Governors: Officers Barbara Saltzman President Co-Founder, The Jester & Pharley PhundPalos Verdes Estates, CA Joe Saltzman Vice President Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismLos Angeles, CA Allan C. Jones, D.D.S. Vice - [RSVP30](https://thejester.org/rsvp30/) - Please Join Us in Celebrating... The Jester Has Lost His Jingle's 30th Anniversary & Barbara Saltzman's 85th Birthday Details & RSVP Sunday Oct. 12, 2025 11a.m. – 2p.m. USC Hotel, Trojan Grand Ballroom3540 S. Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90007 RSVP below by Sept. 26th or call 310-544-4733 Directions and parking information will be emailed. Thursday - [60party](https://thejester.org/60party/) - Thank you for joining us in celebrating Joe & Barbara’s 60th wedding anniversary and supporting The Jester & Pharley Phund’s mission to help children with cancer and boosting literacy with their son David’s children’s book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. Shade Hotel 655 N. Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA Sunday, July 17, 2022 12 - [Reading Makes A Difference™](https://thejester.org/programs/literacy-and-outreach/reading-makes-a-difference/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs What is Reading Makes A Difference™? An award-winning literacy program free to Title I schools Fosters a genuine enthusiasm for reading and a fervent commitment to helping others Each classroom receives Jester Bilingual Book 3 Educator Enrichment Manuals 3 Week Read-A-Thon Prizes for - [RMD Participating Schools](https://thejester.org/programs/literacy-and-outreach/reading-makes-a-difference/rmd-participating-schools/) - Schools that successfully complete an Reading Makes A Difference program find that building on its momentum with a follow-up program boosts students’ reading achievements even more. - [Fenton Charter Leadership Academy](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/fenton-charter-leadership-academy/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Fenton Academies Fenton Charter Leadership Academy (FCLA) and Fenton STEM Academy Sun Valley, CA Sponsored by: Joseph Drown Foundation (2025) 2025 2019 2018 2025 Fenton Students Set Records Wolfing Down 171,659 Pages! Fenton Wolves devoured one book after another in their eighth Jester & Pharley - [Corporate and Foundation Sponsors](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/corporate-and-foundation-sponsors/) - Corporate & Foundation Sponsors We wish to thank our many corporate & foundation sponsors who have made it possible for our programs to benefit thousands of students and hospitalized children. Corporate / Foundation Sponsors: The AAM and JSS Charitable FundAdams Cowan FoundationAdams Family FoundationAngels Baseball FoundationSaul & Leslie Bernstein Family FoundationThe Leo Buscaglia FoundationCalifornia Community - [Tributes](https://thejester.org/get-involved/tributes/) - Tributes How to Help Donations Sponsorships Volunteer Tributes We would like to suggest a special way to honor a friend or remember a loved one… give a child with cancer or another illness The Jester Has Lost His Jingle’s gift of laughter in their name. You can share in spreading The Jester’s joy by donating - [Tributes](https://thejester.org/get-involved/tributes/) - Tributes How to Help Donations Sponsorships Volunteer Tributes We would like to suggest a special way to honor a friend or remember a loved one… give a child with cancer or another illness The Jester Has Lost His Jingle’s gift of laughter in their name. You can share in spreading The Jester’s joy by donating - [Special Needs](https://thejester.org/programs/special-needs/) - Special Needs Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Smiles for Kids in Need The Jester & Pharley Phund’s Smiles for Kids in Need Program gives therapists, social workers, counselors, clergy, police officers, firefighters and others the tools to help even the saddest child rediscover laughter. Our goal is to provide a copy of - [Special Needs](https://thejester.org/programs/special-needs/) - Special Needs Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Smiles for Kids in Need The Jester & Pharley Phund’s Smiles for Kids in Need Program gives therapists, social workers, counselors, clergy, police officers, firefighters and others the tools to help even the saddest child rediscover laughter. Our goal is to provide a copy of - [Smiles for Kids With Cancer](https://thejester.org/programs/medical/smiles-for-kids-with-cancer/) - Smiles for Kids With Cancer Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Our Smiles for Kids With Cancer project works to bring a copy of David Saltzman’s The Jester Has Lost His Jingle and a Jester & Pharley Doll to each of the 15,000 children expected to be diagnosed with cancer in the United - [The Jester's Mom](https://thejester.org/the-jesters-mom/) - The Jester's Mom About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Barbara Saltzman: The Jester's Mom Barbara Saltzman is filled with such energy that she is an inspiration to listen to and watch. The mother of author-illustrator David Saltzman has worked tirelessly to bring her - [Our Mission](https://thejester.org/our-mission/) - Our Mission About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements To empower economically disadvantaged and ill childrenfacing serious challenges by sharing the universal messages ofperseverance, resilience, hope and joy with literacy programs for low-income students and Jester book and doll donations to hospitals — all - [About](https://thejester.org/about/) - About Us About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Founded in 2000, the non-profit Jester & Pharley Phund developed from the overwhelming national response to David Saltzman’s illustrated children’s book The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. This year, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle celebrates its - [Literacy and Outreach](https://thejester.org/programs/literacy-and-outreach/) - Literacy & Outreach Programs Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Our award-winning literacy programs ‒ Reading Makes a Difference™ and Reading to Give™ ‒ offer students a unique and engaging way to help ill children while expanding their own reading skills. After being introduced to The Jester Has Lost His Jingle and author-artist - [Sponsorship](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Opportunities How to Help Donations Sponsorships Volunteer Tributes Build Good Will for Your Company With One of Our Programs A Read-A-Thon at Your Favorite School Benefit hospitalized children Expand literacy skills Encourage character development Learn More Smiles for Kids With Cancer Help give a 'Jester' book & doll to each of the 15,000 children - [Sponsorship](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Opportunities How to Help Donations Sponsorships Volunteer Tributes Build Good Will for Your Company With One of Our Programs A Read-A-Thon at Your Favorite School Benefit hospitalized children Expand literacy skills Encourage character development Learn More Smiles for Kids With Cancer Help give a 'Jester' book & doll to each of the 15,000 children - [Sponsorship](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Opportunities How to Help Donations Sponsorships Volunteer Tributes Build Good Will for Your Company With One of Our Programs A Read-A-Thon at Your Favorite School Benefit hospitalized children Expand literacy skills Encourage character development Learn More Smiles for Kids With Cancer Help give a 'Jester' book & doll to each of the 15,000 children - [St. Vincent School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/st-vincent-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools St. Vincent School Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: Doreen D. Marshall Fund for Youth and David & Ludie Henley (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015) Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 2019 2018 2017 2015 2025 Eagle Eyes of St. Vincent Students Reach Reading - [Tarzana Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/tarzana-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Tarzana Elementary School Tarzana, CA Sponsored by: Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 2025 Titans Turned Centurions! The 100th day of school during the 2024-25 school year turned into the celebration of the century at Tarzana Elementary. Lots of students and teachers - [Nevada Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/nevada-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Nevada Avenue Elementary School West Hills, CA Sponsored by: Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 2025 Nevada Lions Roar as Leo the Lion Cheers In their third Jester Reading Makes A Difference Read-A-Thon, four Nevada Avenue Elementary students in West Hills, CA, - [Griffin Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/griffin-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Griffin Avenue Elementary School Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: USC Good Neighbors Campaign (2025) USC Good Neighbors Campaign (2020) 2025 2020 2025 Vigilant Griffins Live Up to Their Name In their third Jester Read-A-Thon, Griffin Avenue Elementary students showed not just the strength of a - [Accomplishments & Awards](https://thejester.org/about/accomplishments-awards/) - Accomplishments & Awards About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Phund Accomplishments... By The Numbers Total Pages Read by Students in Jester & Pharley Read-A-Thons to Give Jester Books & Dolls to Ill Children 5000000 Total Students Participating in Jester & Pharley Read-A-Thons 100000 - [Ramona Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/ramona-elementary-school-hawthorne/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Ramona Elementary School Hawthorne, CA 2025 Sponsored by: Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund (2025) 2025 A Reunion Rejoicing in Ramona Rams’ Reading For Ramona Elementary Principal Marisa Stewart and Phund President Barbara Saltzman, the school’s Reading Makes a Difference Awards Assembly felt like - [Financials](https://thejester.org/financials/) - Financials IRS Form 990 Year - 2023 Download Here IRS Form 990 Year - 2022 Download Here IRS Form 990 Year - 2021 Download Here IRS Form 990 Year - 2020 Download Here IRS Form 990 Year - 2019 Download Here IRS Form 990 Year - 2018 Download Here - [Children's Healthcare of Atlanta](https://thejester.org/programs/medical/smile-carts/hospital-list/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta/) - Smile Carts & Benefiting Hospitals Click Here to View Full List of Smile Carts Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GADonated by Oscar & Janis Roberts andMayor Clancy the Clown of Smileville™ With Special Thanks to Sony Medical Systems Click Here to View Full List of Smile Carts - [Donate](https://thejester.org/donate/) - Your generosity helps us bring our award-winning Medical, Literacy and Special Needs programs to hospitals, schools and other facilities throughout the country. - [Donate](https://thejester.org/donate/) - Your generosity helps us bring our award-winning Medical, Literacy and Special Needs programs to hospitals, schools and other facilities throughout the country. - [Bellingham Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bellingham-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools Bellingham Elementary School North Hollywood, CA 2022 “The Jester & Pharley’s Read-A-Thon is one of a kind,” Intervention/Prevention Support Coordinator Beth Bacarro said enthusiastically as students wrapped up their three-week read-a-thon at the Jester & Pharley Recognition Assembly. “I love - [Upland Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/upland-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Upland Elementary School Upland, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Upland Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 100,918 pages and donated 120 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia to San - [McKinley Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mckinley-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools McKinley Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from McKinley Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 112,106 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and - [Knollwood Preparatory Academy](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/knollwood-preparatory-academy/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Knollwood Preparatory Academy Granada Hills, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Knollwood Preparatory Academy kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 44,531 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and - [Herrera Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/herrera-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Herrera Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2018 During the five week read-a-thon students from Herrera Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 82,834 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and - [Foster Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/foster-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Foster Elementary School Compton, CA 2018 During the four week read-a-thon students from Foster Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 50,557 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and 40 - [Emerson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/emerson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Emerson Elementary School Compton, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Emerson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 59,967 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and 40 - [Danube Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/danube-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Danube Elementary School Granada Hills, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Danube Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 43,356 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and - [Citrus Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/citrus-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Citrus Elementary School Upland, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Citrus Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 100,407 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and 40 - [Bunche Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bunche-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bunche Elementary School Carson, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Bunche Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 30,929 pages and donated 40 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón ha perdido su gracia and 40 - [Book](https://thejester.org/about/book/) - The Jester Book & Doll About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman Author David Saltzman wanted The Jester to be there for all children going through challenging times, especially children with cancer. An art and - [Smile Carts](https://thejester.org/programs/medical/smile-carts/) - Smile Carts Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs While we wait for tomorrow’s cures, it is The Jester & Pharley Phund that gives today’s children hope and laughter as they battle cancer and other serious illness. The mobile humor cart helps provide diversion from pain while giving young patients emotional support with Jester - [Mother's Day](https://thejester.org/donate/mothers-day/) - Helping Ill Kids in Honor of Mother’s Day On Mother’s Day, giving The Jester book & doll to a child coping with cancer takes on special meaning. This year, we share the poignant stories of some special moms whose child was touched by The Jester’s joy. Read stories here. Wednesday This field is for validation - [Raffle](https://thejester.org/raffle/) - Could 2021 be your lucky year? Then prepare for takeoff! Purchase raffle tickets to win 2 round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines. Only 500 raffle tickets will be sold. Buy yours today. Proceeds will bring Jester joy to children with cancer! One random winner will be chosen and the lucky winner announced on St. Patrick’s Day, - [Norris](https://thejester.org/donate/norris/) - A Unique Gift for Any Occasion Give a unique gift to a special someone. Acclaimed actor Dean Norris, aka Hank from the Emmy-winning TV series “Breaking Bad,” will create a personalized keepsake video message for you to gift. Norris’ creative message is yours to give with a $250 special donation. The video will provide a - [25th Anniversary](https://thejester.org/25th-anniversary/) - Celebrate The 25th Anniversary of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman By Taking 25% Off Your Purchase of the Award-Winning N.Y. Times Best Seller. - [Glen Alta Span School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/glen-alta-span-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Glen Alta Span School Los Angeles, CA 2020 During the three-week read-a-thon students from Glen Alta Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 42,033 pages. Two sixth-graders nearly tied for reading the most pages of any students in the school…reading 3,341 - [Glen Alta Span School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/glen-alta-span-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Glen Alta Span School Los Angeles, CA 2020 During the three-week read-a-thon students from Glen Alta Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 42,033 pages. Two sixth-graders nearly tied for reading the most pages of any students in the school…reading 3,341 - [Holmes Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/holmes-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools Holmes Avenue Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2020 During the three-week read-a-thon students from Holmes Avenue Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 8,220 pages! A second grader, from Mr. Rodriguez’s class, and a third grader - [Endorsements](https://thejester.org/endorsements/) - Endorsements About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Literacy Endorsements Medical Endorsements Special Needs Endorsements Celebrity Endorsements Since the publication of David Saltzman’s The Jester Has Lost His Jingle in 1995, numerous educators, medical professionals, children and their families as well as celebrities have - [The Author](https://thejester.org/the-author/) - The Author About Us Our Mission The Author The Jester's Mom Book & Doll Accomplishments & Awards Board Members Endorsements Biography of David Saltzman Before attending Yale University, David went to Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula in California. It was there that he began his career as a cartoonist with a comic strip called - [Reading To Give™](https://thejester.org/programs/literacy-and-outreach/reading-to-give/) - Reading To Give™ Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Students are challenged to read as many pages as possible in their free time. Students request family and friends to sponsor their reading. For every $10 raised, a copy of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle will be donated to a local hospital. Students - [Carver Elementary School (Los Angeles)](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/carver-elementary-school-los-angeles/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Carver Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2016 During the three week read-a-thon students from Carver Elementary School in Los Angeles kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 88,178 pages! The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to donate 35 - [Carver Elementary School (Long Beach)](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/carver-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Carver Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2007 During the five week read-a-thon, students from Carver Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 61,740 pages. The school, along with VERIZON, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Camino Nuevo Charter Acedemy](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/camino-nuevo-charter-acedemy/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Los Angeles, CA 2013 During the four week read-a-thon students from Camino Nuevo Charter Academy kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 276,186 pages. The school, along with The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, was able to donate 47 copies of - [Burnett Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/burnett-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Burnett Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2005 During the five week read-a-thon students from Burnett Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 864,950 pages!! The school, along with VERIZON, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Buford Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/buford-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Buford Elementary School Lennox, CA 2014 During the three week read-a-thon students from Buford Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 765,042 pages! The school, along with The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates was able to donate 105 copies of - [Buffum Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/buffum-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Buffum Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2007 During the six week read-a-thon students from Buffum Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 59,699 pages. The school, along with The Jason S. Subotky Charitable Fund, was able to donate 30 copies of - [Bryant Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bryant-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bryant Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2006 During the five week read-a-thon students from Bryant Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 64,640 pages. The school, along with VERIZON, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Bennett-Kew Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bennett-kew-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bennett-Kew Elementary School Inglewood, CA 2016 During the three week read-a-thon students from Bennett-Kew Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 122,035 pages. The school, along with the NAILBA Charitable Foundation, donated 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El - [Benbrook Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/benbrook-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Benbrook Elementary School Houston, TX 2014 During the three week read-a-thon students from Benbrook Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 108,035 pages! The school, along with Comcast, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El - [Bell Gardens Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bell-gardens-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bell Gardens Elementary School Bell Gardens, CA 2007 During the five week retad-a-thon students from Bell Gardens Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 279,233 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to donate 30 copies - [Barton Hill Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/barton-hill-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Barton Hill Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Barton Hill Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 130,666 pages. The school, along with the Morgan Stanley Foundation, Robert & Donna McHugh and Donna Snyder, donated - [Bandini Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bandini-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools Bandini Street Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2020 During the three-week read-a-thon students from Bandini Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 80,604 pages! A fourth grader, from Mr. Kimbel’s class, and a student from - [Bandini Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bandini-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bandini Elementary School City of Commerce, CA 2012 During four-week read-a-thon students from Bandini Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 327,272 pages. The school, along with The Crane Family Charitable Trust, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [(Walt) Disney Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/walt-disney-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Walt) Disney Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2012 During the three week read-a-thon students from Disney Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 462,553 pages. The school, along with Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [(Selma) Olinder Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/selma-olinder-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Selma) Olinder Elementary School San Jose, CA 2010 During the month long read-a-thon students from Olinder Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 41,349 pages. The school, along with Comcast, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [(Robert) Kennedy Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/robert-kennedy-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Robert F.) Kennedy Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2007 During the three week read-a-thon, students from Kennedy Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read a total of 111,319 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to - [(Robert M.) Pyles Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/robert-m-pyles-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Robert M.) Pyles Elementary School Stanton, CA 2012 During the three week read-a-thon students from Pyles Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read an amazing 279,226 pages. The school, along with Scripps-Howard Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [(Mattie Lou) Maxwell Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mattie-lou-maxwell-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Mattie Lou) Maxwell Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2012 During the three week read-a-thon students from Maxwell Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read an amazing 592,084 pages. The school, along with David & Ludie Henley and Robert & Donna McHugh, was - [(Mark) Twain Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mark-twain-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Mark) Twain Elementary School Lawndale, CA 2006 During the month long read-a-thon, students from Twain Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 112,338 pages. The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [(Juliette) Low Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/juliette-low-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Juliette) Low Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2013 During the three week read-a-thon students from Low Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 338,718 pages! The school, along with the Miracle Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of the bilingual edition - [(John W.) Mack Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/john-w-mack-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (John W.) Mack Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Mack Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 20,534 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign, donated 35 copies of bilingual edition of - [(Jackie) Robinson Academy](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jackie-robinson-academy/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Jackie) Robinson Academy Long Beach, CA 2017 During the near three week read-a-thon students from Jackie Robinson Academy kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 73,617 pages. The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of the - [(Clara) Barton Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/clara-barton-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Clara) Barton Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Barton Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 181,081 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation was able to donate 35 copies of - [(Dr. Jonas E.) Salk Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/dr-jonas-e-salk-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Dr. Jonas E.) Salk Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Salk Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 624,284 pages! The school, along with the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, was able to donate 35 copies - [(Charles & Phyliss) Frias Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/charles-phyliss-frias-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools (Charles & Phyliss) Frias Elementary School Las Vegas, NV 2006 During the three month Read-A-Thon students from Frias Elementary School kept journals to document their reading and pledge sheets to keep track of their pledges. Altogether the students received pledges for $2,275.77. - [(Anne) Darling Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/anne-darling-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Anne) Darling Elementary School San Jose, CA 2009 During the month long read-a-thon students from Darling Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 218,497 pages! The school, along with Comcast, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [(Albert) Schweitzer Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/albert-schweitzer-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Albert) Schweitzer Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2011 During the four week read-a-thon students from Schweitzer Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 407,188 pages. The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Medical](https://thejester.org/programs/medical/) - Medical Programs Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Our medical program is designed to make laughter a part of the healing process in every hospital and clinic across the country. The Jester book and Jester & Pharley Doll, along with David Saltzman’s message of hope and laughter, give emotional support to all children - [Vermont Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/vermont-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Vermont Avenue Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2020 During Vermont Avenue’s sixth read-a-thon students kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 151,023 pages! A fifth grader, from Ms. Baker’s class, was the top reader in the entire school, reading 16,569 pages. Because of - [Van Deene Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/van-deene-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Van Deene Elementary School Torrance, CA 2005 During the three week read-a-thon, 370 students from Van Deene Avenue Elementary kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 46,319 pages. The school, along with Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund, was able to donate - [Valley Stream North High School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/valley-stream-north-high-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Valley Stream North High School Franklin Square, NY 2011 The National Junior Honor Society of Valley Stream North High School raised funds and was able to donate 45 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle and 36 Jester & Pharley Dolls - [Toberman Neighborhood Center](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/toberman-neighborhood-center/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Toberman Neighborhood Center San Pedro, CA 2009 During the 2008-2009 school year the children who benefit for services provided by Toberman Neighborhood Center participated in The Jester & Pharley Phund’s read-a-thon and kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 94,500 pages. Toberman, along - [Taper Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/taper-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Taper Avenue Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2008 During the month long read-a-thon students from Taper Avenue Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 191,801 pages! The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 32 copies of The Jester - [Sunkist Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/sunkist-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Sunkist Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2009 In memory of their classmate Bentley Tao, 100 Sunkist Elementary School 6th graders read 24,621 pages in two weeks in a Jester & Pharley read-a-thon to provide Jester Has Lost His Jingle books and Jester & Pharley Dolls for - [Stoner Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/stoner-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Stoner Elementary School Culver City, CA 2004 During the six week read-a-thon students from Stoner Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 192,242 pages! The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester - [Stevenson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/stevenson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Stevenson Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2004 During the three week read-a-thon students from Stevenson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read over 195,000 pages! The school, along with VERIZON, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [State Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/state-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools State Street Elementary School South Gate, CA 2012 During the two week read-a-thon students from State Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 72,650 pages. The school, along with The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, was able to donate 35 - [St. Agnes Parish School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/st-agnes-parish-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools St. Agnes Parish School Los Angeles, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from St. Agnes Parish School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 121,421 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign, was able to donate 28 copies of - [Smith Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/smith-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Smith Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Smith Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 113,219 pages. The school, along with the Leo Buscaglia Foundation and Friends of the The Jester & Pharley Phund, - [Signal Hill Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/signal-hill-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Signal Hill Elementary School Signal Hill, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Signal Hill Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 205,000 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation donated 35 copies of The Jester - [Sheridan Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/sheridan-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Sheridan Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2015 During the three week read-a-thon students from Sheridan Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 139,120 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign was able to donate 30 copies of - [Shenandoah Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/shenandoah-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Shenandoah Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2006 During the three week read-a-thon, 560 students from Shenandoah Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 329,236 pages. The school, along with their sponsors, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester - [Individual Donors](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/individual-donors/) - Individual Supporters We wish to thank our many individual supporters this year who have made it possible for our programs to benefit thousands of students and hospitalized children. Angela AdamsAllen & Priscilla AdlerSusan & Jean-Pierre AgliettiGail AhlersGreg AlbanRene AlkoffDamon AllswangDavid AllswangMichael AllswangRebecca Allswang & Dennis SchragMarty AlthouseCarol Ames & Philippe PerebinossoffSasha AnawaltPaula AndreaniDebbi AntcliffMaureen Anthoine-OrlandiniBronwyn - [Individual Donors](https://thejester.org/sponsorship/individual-donors/) - Individual Supporters We wish to thank our many individual supporters this year who have made it possible for our programs to benefit thousands of students and hospitalized children. Angela AdamsAllen & Priscilla AdlerSusan & Jean-Pierre AgliettiGail AhlersGreg AlbanRene AlkoffDamon AllswangDavid AllswangMichael AllswangRebecca Allswang & Dennis SchragMarty AlthouseCarol Ames & Philippe PerebinossoffSasha AnawaltPaula AndreaniDebbi AntcliffMaureen Anthoine-OrlandiniBronwyn - [Schmitt Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/schmitt-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Schmitt Elementary School Westminster, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Schmitt Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 188,454 pages. The school, along with Anne Akiko Meyers and Jason Subotky, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [Saturn Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/saturn-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Saturn Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2014 During the three week read-a-thon students from Saturn Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 94,561 pages. The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Russell Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/russell-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Russell Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2009 During the two week read-a-thon, students from Russell Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 94,300 pages. The school, along with Freedom Forum, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Richland Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/richland-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Richland Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2013 During the three week read-a-thon, students from Richland Avenue Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 17,638 pages. The school, along with the Junior Board of the Fox Family Foundation, was able to donate - [Resurrection Catholic School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/resurrection-catholic-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Resurrection Catholic School Los Angeles, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Resurrection Catholic School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 76,021 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign, was able to donate 28 copies of The Jester - [Primary Academy for Success](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/primary-academy-for-success/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Primary Academy for Success Van Nuys, CA 2018 During the four week read-a-thon students from Primary Academy for Success kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 16,614 pages. The school, along with the Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation, was able to donate - [President Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/president-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools President Avenue Elementary School Harbor City, CA 2009 During the five week read-a-thon, students from President Avenue Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 501,184 pages! The school, along with the Weingart Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [Plainview Academic Charter Academy](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/plainview-academic-charter-academy/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Plainview Academic Charter Academy Tujunga, CA 2013 During the three week read-a-thon students from Plainview Academic Charter Academy kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 72,556 pages. The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Park Western Place Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/park-western-place-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Park Western Place Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2012 During the two week read-a-thon students from Park Western Place Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 222,230 pages. The school, along with the Crail-Johnson Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies - [Oak Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/oak-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Oak Street Elementary School Inglewood, CA 2016 During the three week read-a-thon students from Oak Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 200,966 pages! The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, donated 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Oso Grande Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/oso-grande-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Oso Grande Elementary School Ladera Ranch, CA 2010 During the week long read-a-thon students from Oso Grande Elementary School kept journals to document their reading and pledge sheets to keep track of their pledges. At the end of the read-a-thon, Oso Grande - [Oak View Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/oak-view-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools Oak View Elementary School Huntington Beach, CA 2020 During the three-week read-a-thon students from Oak View Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 60,585 pages! A third grader, from Ms. Shikuma’s class, was the top reader - [Jordan Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jordan-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Jordan Elementary School Orange, CA 2015 During the three week read-a-thon, students from Jordan Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 100,684 pages. The school, along with Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Jordan Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jordan-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Jordan Elementary School Orange, CA 2015 During the three week read-a-thon, students from Jordan Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 100,684 pages. The school, along with Friends of The Jester & Pharley Phund, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Multnomah Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/multnomah-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Multnomah Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Multnomah Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 131,069 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Nestle Avenue Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/nestle-avenue-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Nestle Avenue Elementary School Tarzana, CA 2002 During the three week read-a-thon students from Nestle Avenue Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read over 150,000 pages. The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 30 copies of - [Murchison Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/murchison-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Murchison Street Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2015 During the three week read-a-thon students from Murchison Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 124,155 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign was able to donate 30 copies of - [Moffett Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/moffett-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Moffett Elementary School Lennox, CA 2014 During the three week read-a-thon students from Moffett Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 314,119 pages. The school, along with NAILBA Charitable Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Meyler Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/meyler-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Meyler Street Elementary School Torrance, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Meyler Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 107,125 pages. The school, along with Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Subotky, donated 35 copies of The Jester - [Metro Charter Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/metro-charter-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Metro Charter Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2015 During the three week read-a-thon students from Metro Charter Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 22,541 pages. The school, along with the Seidman Family Foundation donated 35 copies of The Jester Has - [Meairs Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/meairs-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Iva) Meairs Elementary School Garden Grove, CA 2009 During the month long read-A-thon students from Meairs Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 416,827 pages! The school, along with the Weingart Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [Mayflower Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mayflower-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Mayflower Elementary School Monrovia, CA 2010 During the six-week read-a-thon students from Mrs. Coleman’s first grade class at Mayflower Elementary School kept journals to document their reading and pledge sheets to keep track of their pledges. Altogether they received pledges for $726.49. - [Manzanita Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/manzanita-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Manzanita Elementary School Covina, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Manzanita Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 82,287 pages! The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has - [Manzanita Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/manzanita-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Manzanita Elementary School Covina, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Manzanita Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 82,287 pages! The school, along with the Joseph Drown Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has - [Mann Elementary School, Tracks C&D](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mann-elementary-school-tracks-cd/) - Pharley's Honor Roll (Click here to see all participating schools) Mann Elementary School, Tracks C & D Anaheim, CA 2009 (Click here to see all participating schools) - [Mann Elementary School, Tracks A&B](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mann-elementary-school-tracks-ab/) - Pharley's Honor Roll (Click here to see all participating schools) Mann Elementary School, Tracks A & B Anaheim, CA 2009 During the three week read-a-thon, 403 students on Tracks A & B at Mann Elementary School in Anaheim, CA, kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 178,692 pages. The school, along with the - [Madison Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/madison-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Madison Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2010 During the five week read-a-thon, students from Madison Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 437,771 pages!! The school, along with the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [MacArthur Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/macarthur-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools MacArthur Elementary School Lakewood, CA 2008 During the four week Read-a-Thon, students from MacArthur Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 310,123 pages. The school, along with VERIZON, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle - [Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/lord-baden-powell-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Lord) Baden-Powell Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2017 During the three week read-a-thon students from Baden-Powell Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 309,442 pages. The school, along with the Angels Foundation and the Opus Community Foundation, donated 35 copies of The - [Leland Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/leland-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Leland Street Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2016 During the four week read-a-thon students from Leland Street Elementary School in San Pedro kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 178,410 pages! The school, along with the S. Mark Taper Foundation, was able to - [Lark Ellen Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/lark-ellen-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Lark Ellen Elementary School Covina, CA 2006 During the month long read-a-thon, 406 students from Lark Ellen Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 217,590 pages. The school, along with the Chapman & Associates Charitable Foundation, was able to donate 30 - [Lampson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/lampson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Lampson Elementary School Garden Grove, CA 2014 During the three week read-a-thon, students from Lampson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 157,525 pages. The school, along with the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [Lake Street Primary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/lake-street-primary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Lake Street Primary School Los Angeles, CA 2006 During the two read-a-thons, the kindergartners from Lake Street Primary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 21,260 pages. The school, along with The Ahmanson Foundation, was able to donate 20 copies of The - [Kettering Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/kettering-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Kettering Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2012 Benefiting Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA. Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [Kelso Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/kelso-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Kelso Elementary School Inglewood, CA 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Kelso Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 62,627 pages. The school, along with Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Subotky, donated 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Jefferson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jefferson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Jefferson Elementary School Compton, CA Fall 2019 During the three week read-a-thon students from Jefferson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 245,597 pages. The school, along with the Adams Family Foundation and the Seidman Family Foundation, donated 35 copies of - [Janson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/janson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Janson Elementary School Rosemead, CA 2018 During the three week read-a-thon students from Janson Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 318,427 pages. The school, along with Anne Akiko Meyers and Jason Subotky, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [Jackson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jackson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Jackson Elementary School Altadena, CA 2006 During the eight week read-a-thon, students from Jackson Elementary kept journals to document their reading. The school, along with S. 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With Special Thanks to Sony Medical Systems Click Here to View Full List of Smile Carts - [Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/carson-gore-academy-of-environmental-studies/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies Los Angeles, CA 2014 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Bentley School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bentley-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Bentley School Oakland, CA 2003 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [Balmer Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/balmer-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Balmer Elementary School Northbridge, MA 2007 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [Anza Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/anza-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools Anza Elementary School Torrance, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [(Roy) Herburger Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/roy-herburger-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Roy) Herburger Elementary School Elk Grove, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [(Maude) Bishop Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/maude-bishop-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools (Maude) Bishop Elementary School Topeka, KS 2004 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [(Jesse) Baker Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jesse-baker-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Jesse) Baker Elementary School Elk Grove, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [(James) McKee Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/james-mckee-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (James) McKee Elementary School Elk Grove, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [(George) White Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/george-white-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools (George) White Elementary School Laguna Niguel, CA 2015 2013 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [(George) White Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/george-white-elementary-school/) - Reading To Give™ Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools (George) White Elementary School Laguna Niguel, CA 2015 2013 Click Here To View All Reading To Give™ Participating Schools - [(Elizabeth) Hudson Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/elizabeth-hudson-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Elizabeth) Hudson Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [(Arlene) Hein Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/arlene-hein-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools (Arlene) Hein Elementary School Elk Grove, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Neil Fachon](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/neil-fachon/) - Remembering... Neil Fachon Neil Fachon (5/8/96 – 2/19/17) grew up in East Greenwich, RI and was a student at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering when he was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare aggressive inoperable brain stem tumor more typically found in children ages 5 to 9. During high school, Neil actively - [Ruth Saltzman](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/ruth-saltzman/) - Remembering... Ruth Saltzman Ruth Saltzman always loved her grandson David Saltzman’s book The Jester Has Lost His Jingle and on her birthday she always donated Jester books and Jester & Pharley Dolls to children in hospitals as her special gift. To celebrate and remember her wonderful life, we ask you to join us in continuing - [Luis E. Delgado](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/luis-e-delgado/) - Remembering... Luis E. Delgado Those lucky enough to have known Luis Enrique Delgado remember him as “the man who could fix anything with a smile.” Cheerful and easygoing, Luis brought joy and laughter everywhere he went. His upbeat attitude and infectious smile brightened everyone’s day. A kind and caring man, who always had a smile - [MARK P. MALKOVICH III](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/mark-p-malkovich-iii/) - Remembering... Dr. Mark P. Malkovich III - [Norman Corwin](https://thejester.org/in-memory-of/norman-corwin/) - Remembering... Norman Corwin Norman Corwin, the poet laureate of radio, introduced The Jester Has Lost His Jingle at David’s memorial service in 1990. All who heard his reading of David’s story – five years before its publication – never forgot his beautiful rendering of The Jester. In his memory, 101 Jester books will be donated - [Newsletter Confirmation](https://thejester.org/newsletter-confirmation/) - Thank You! We have received your registration for our Newsletter. 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Altogether, they read 322,625 pages. The school, along with the Disneyland Cast Community Fund, was able to donate 30 copies of The - [Wilmington Park Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/wilmington-park-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Wilmington Park Elementary School Wilmington, CA 2014 During the six week Read-A-Thon students from Wilmington Park Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 151,074 pages. The school, along with the Seidman Family Foundation donated 35 copies of The Jester Has Lost - [Willmore Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/willmore-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Willmore Elementary School Westminster, CA 2018 During the three week Read-A-Thon students from Meyler Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 70,919 pages. The school, along with the Doreen D. Fund for Youth, was able to donate 35 copies of - [Willard Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/willard-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Willard Elementary School Rosemead, CA 2018 During the three week Read-A-Thon students from Willard Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 307,434 pages. The school, along with Anne Akiko Meyers and Jason Subotky, was able to donate 35 copies of The - [Westmont Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/westmont-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Westmont Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2015 During the three week Read-A-Thon, students from Westmont Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 56,676 pages. The school, along with David & Ludie Henley, Paula Klug and Robert & Donna McHugh, were able to - [Weemes Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/weemes-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Weemes Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 2016 During the three week Read-A-Thon students from Weemes Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 130,003 pages. The school, along with USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign, donated 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Washington Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/washington-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Washington Elementary School Compton, CA 2019 During the three week Read-A-Thon students from Washington Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 23,598 pages. The school, along with the Rosenthal Family Foundation, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has - [Walter Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/walter-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Walter Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2013 During the three week Read-A-Thon students from 2nd Street Elementary School kept journals to document their reading. Altogether they read 30,823 pages. The school, along with The Fox Family Foundation, was able to donate 35 copies of The Jester - [Victory Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/victory-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Victory Elementary School North Hollywood, CA 2003 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Roosevelt Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/roosevelt-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Roosevelt Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Ramona Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/ramona-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Ramona Elementary School Alhambra, CA 2007 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Point Fermin Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/point-fermin-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Point Fermin Elementary School San Pedro, CA 2002 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Pleasant Grove Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/pleasant-grove-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Pleasant Grove Elementary School Elk Grove, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Palm Lane Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/palm-lane-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Palm Lane Elementary School Anaheim, CA 2010 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Muraco Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/muraco-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Muraco Elementary School Winchester, MA 2006 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Jefferson School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/jefferson-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Jefferson School Lennox, CA 2006 During the month long Read-a-Thon, 635 students from Jefferson Elementary kept journals to document their reading. Altogether, they read 317,374 pages. The school, along with The Ahmanson Foundation, was able to donate 30 copies of The Jester Has Lost His - [Mann Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mann-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Mann Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2010 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Mann Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/mann-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Mann Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2010 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Lincoln Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/lincoln-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Lincoln Elementary School Long Beach, CA 2001 Tracks A&D Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Kornblum Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/kornblum-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Kornblum Elementary School Hawthorne, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Hillsides](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/hillsides/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Hillsides Pasadena, CA 2012 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Del Amo Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/del-amo-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Del Amo Elementary School Carson, CA 2004 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Bonita Street Elementary School](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/bonita-street-elementary-school/) - Reading Makes A Difference™ View List Of All Participating Schools Bonita Street Elementary School Carson, CA 2007 – 2009 – 2012 Click Here To View All Reading Makes A Difference™ Participating Schools - [Sendak & Saltzman: David Meets His Hero](https://thejester.org/sendak-saltzman-david-meets-his-hero/) - Sendak & Saltzman: David Meets His Hero By Barbara Saltzman© By Barbara Saltzman 2012-2020 “Hi Barbara, This is Maurice.” That brief greeting on a Sunday morning in late 1994 was my personal introduction to Maurice Sendak. I read Sendak’s works endlessly to both my youngest son, David, and his older brother, Michael, when I first - [Participating Schools](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/) - Participating Schools Following is an Honor Roll of schools participating in The Jester & Pharley Phund's literacy programs. Students at each school have read thousands of pages in Jester & Pharley Read-A-Thons to share the Jester's joy with ill and special-needs children around the country. Reading Makes A Difference™ This donor-funded program ignites a love - [Participating Schools](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/) - Participating Schools Following is an Honor Roll of schools participating in The Jester & Pharley Phund's literacy programs. Students at each school have read thousands of pages in Jester & Pharley Read-A-Thons to share the Jester's joy with ill and special-needs children around the country. Reading Makes A Difference™ This donor-funded program ignites a love - [Participating Schools](https://thejester.org/participating-schools/) - Participating Schools Following is an Honor Roll of schools participating in The Jester & Pharley Phund's literacy programs. Students at each school have read thousands of pages in Jester & Pharley Read-A-Thons to share the Jester's joy with ill and special-needs children around the country. Reading Makes A Difference™ This donor-funded program ignites a love - [Programs](https://thejester.org/programs/) - Our Programs Our Programs Literacy & Outreach Medical Special Needs Literacy & Outreach Our literacy programs give students a unique and engaging way to help ill children while expanding their own reading skills. 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