Jumping, reading in the park

The Hewlett-based Gift A Book Foundation partnered with Lucie B’s Jump ‘N Fun at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem to get kids moving and reading with jump rope professional and master instructor Lucie B (Buissereth) during a three-hour event on May 18.
After learning how to jump rope, each child received a new book provided by Gift A Book, a nonprofit organization that addresses the literacy needs of children in low income communities. For four years, the foundation has given books on a monthly basis to kids in after-school programs.
By introducing “book ownership” to children in disadvantage neighborhoods and encouraging a love of reading, foundation founder Paulette Greenfield and other volunteers seek to eliminate the educational disparities between at-risk youth and their peers in more affluent communities. The goal is to help children to succeed in school and life one book at a time.
Buissereth practiced family/Ob-GYN medicine for two years. She stumbled upon jump rope competitions and realized a passion for helping other through jumping rope. Suffering through obesity as a child — she weighed 145 pounds at 9 — Buissereth looks to help individuals with weight issues. After winning many jump roping competitions, the New York City resident created her business. She teaches children and adults.
To help the foundation please send a tax deductible donation made payable to Gift A Book to: Gift A Book Foundation, Inc. 1245 Hewlett Plaza, Ste. 294, Hewlett, NY 11557.