Barbarians for Literacy
This has got to be the most awesome charity group ever.
http://blog.bookmooch.com/2008/02/25/barbarians-for-literacy/
Basically this guy dresses up as a barbarian and goes around to schools to promote reading, leadership and athleticism (sort of a mind and body kind of thing). RPGs are apparently one of the major tools he uses to do this.
And yes, his real name is Hercules Invictus. This man was clearly born for this job.
I really think that linking tabletop RPGs to the "learn to read" movement is an excellent idea, and has tremendous potential to both expand the hobby and to actually help get kids reading more.
http://blog.bookmooch.com/2008/02/25/barbarians-for-literacy/
Basically this guy dresses up as a barbarian and goes around to schools to promote reading, leadership and athleticism (sort of a mind and body kind of thing). RPGs are apparently one of the major tools he uses to do this.
And yes, his real name is Hercules Invictus. This man was clearly born for this job.
I really think that linking tabletop RPGs to the "learn to read" movement is an excellent idea, and has tremendous potential to both expand the hobby and to actually help get kids reading more.