Written by Uptown Liz Marketing Intern Nandini Kavuri
I will be the first one to admit that I am not the best when it comes to spelling; the thought of even entering a spelling bee makes me a little nervous. These celebrities, however, are not afraid of rolling up their sleeves and entering into a spelling bee…well, one that involves “cheating.” The Office’s John Krasinski and Glee’s Dianna Agron participated in 826LA’s “A Spelling Bee for Cheaters” on August 14.
For a cost in this spelling bee, participants were allowed to access hints, pass on words, and even spell fake words. Teams of two or more raised money through fundraising in the weeks leading up to the tournament. The more money your team raised, the more ways you could buy yourself out of elimination. All of these funds go to 826LA, a non-profit Los Angeles tutoring center dedicated to supporting students with creative writing skills through tutoring, workshops, and field trips.
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