Our First Initiative: Supporting Champions in Kenya
“Because great stories shouldn’t end on the last page.”
At Chalk & Wonder Press, we’ve always believed that stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Now, we’re taking that belief beyond the pages of our books.
I’m excited to introduce The Leave a Mark Initiative—the charitable outreach program of Chalk & Wonder Press.
The initiative was created with a simple purpose: to extend the impact of our stories into the real world by supporting literacy, creativity, education, and opportunity for children and communities, both close to home and around the world.
I’m honored to announce our very first project.
Our First Initiative: Supporting Champions in Kenya
This July 2026, the Junior Girls Handball Team at Belgrove Lemong’o Comprehensive School in rural Kenya made history.
Coached by Joshua Sankale, the team of fourteen girls, ages 12 to 15, captured the Kajiado County Championship, earning the opportunity to travel more than 450 kilometers to the Regional Championships in Nakuru. There, they advanced to the quarterfinals and finished 8th out of 16 counties—the highest any sports team from their school has ever achieved.
Coach Joshua later shared words that perfectly captured the pride felt throughout the community:
“The whole Lemong’o village is proud and happy for them.”
There was one detail that stayed with me.
Although they competed with remarkable determination and heart, they were the only team at the county tournament without matching jerseys.
Through The Leave a Mark Initiative, Chalk & Wonder Press is proud to sponsor the purchase of new team jerseys for every player on this historic championship team.
While jerseys don’t win championships, they do something equally important. They foster pride, unity, confidence, and a sense of belonging. We hope these uniforms remind each athlete that her accomplishments matter—and that people around the world are cheering her on.
Looking Ahead
This sponsorship marks the beginning of what we hope will become a lasting tradition.
As Chalk & Wonder Press continues to grow, so too will The Leave a Mark Initiative. Whether it’s supporting classrooms, school libraries, young artists, student-athletes, literacy programs, or community partnerships, our goal is simple: to create opportunities that help others write their own stories.
Because every act of kindness leaves an impression.
Every opportunity changes a life.
And every great story has the power to leave a mark.
Thank you for being part of ours.
With gratitude,
Mary Ann Domanska
Founder & Publisher
Chalk & Wonder Press
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