\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Kansas City Chiefs are helping local students \u201ctackle\u201d reading through a community event aimed at promoting literacy.The Chiefs Rumble drum line and KC Wolf kicked off the celebration at Melcher Elementary School, where former players and cheerleaders spent time reading with students and encouraging a love of books.The event is part of the team\u2019s outreach efforts during National Reading Month and also celebrates Dr. Seuss\u2019 birthday.Former Chiefs player Trent Bryant said taking time to read can have a lasting impact.\u201cIt\u2019s how important it is of you taking some time out of your life to relax and to read and to educate yourself more about what\u2019s going on in this world and in your own life,\u201d Bryant said.Students and teachers also received classroom materials and gifts as part of the event.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tKANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
The Kansas City Chiefs are helping local students \u201ctackle\u201d reading through a community event aimed at promoting literacy.<\/p>\n
The Chiefs Rumble drum line and KC Wolf kicked off the celebration at Melcher Elementary School, where former players and cheerleaders spent time reading with students and encouraging a love of books.<\/p>\n
The event is part of the team\u2019s outreach efforts during National Reading Month and also celebrates Dr. Seuss\u2019 birthday.<\/p>\n
Former Chiefs player Trent Bryant said taking time to read can have a lasting impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s how important it is of you taking some time out of your life to relax and to read and to educate yourself more about what\u2019s going on in this world and in your own life,\u201d Bryant said.<\/p>\n
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