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LeVar Burton to Receive Children's Miracle Achievement Award

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Acting legend and children's literacy advocate LeVar Burton has been chosen to receive the Children's Miracle Achievement Award from Children's Miracle Network, honoring his dedication to improving the lives of children through education and literacy. This recognition comes on the heels of his 20-year stint as host and co-executive producer of the acclaimed PBS children's television series "Reading Rainbow," which has inspired millions of kids to love reading. Burton's commitment to children's literacy has been profoundly impactful, opening doors to new opportunities and experiences for countless young minds.

Key Takeaways:

  • LeVar Burton will receive the Children's Miracle Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to children's educational programming and literacy.
  • Burton has hosted and co-produced "Reading Rainbow" since 1983, a program that has won 20 Emmy awards and is one of the most watched programs in America's schools.
  • Burton is chairman of the national literacy campaign PBS KIDS Share a Story, supported by First Lady Laura Bush, the campaign's honorary national chair.
  • Burton has been recognized for his work with the Fred Rogers Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Literacy Action Network's Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • He has also served as National UNICEF Month chair and been involved in various other children's causes.
  • Past recipients of the Children's Miracle Award include notable figures such as Christopher Reeve, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Edward James Olmos.
  • The awards ceremony will be held on March 27 at Walt Disney World, hosted by Children's Miracle Network co-founders Marie Osmond and John Schneider.

Statistics:

  • "Reading Rainbow" has won 20 Emmy awards since its inception in 1983.
  • LeVar Burton has been hosting and co-producing "Reading Rainbow" for over 20 years, from 1983 to 2004.
  • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recognized Burton as a recipient of the Fred Rogers Award.
  • Each year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide medical care, research, and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries.
  • Children's Miracle Network operates in 170 hospitals across North America.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire
  • Children's Miracle Network
  • Delta Air Lines
  • The Coca-Cola Company

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