Give for the Irish: Books for Chicagoland

Give to Bernie's Book Bank before the Irish host Boston College. If Notre Dame wins by 14 or more, your gift puts free books in the hands of Chicagoland kids. If the Irish lose or win by less, your gift is refunded to you and still given to Bernie's Book Bank on your behalf. The books get funded either way.

CODE: IRISHREADS Add it to the comment on your gift through Friday, November 13. Give now

How it works

Three steps to kickoff

One home Saturday, one simple promise. Every gift turns into books, and you might get yours back.

Give before kickoff

Make a gift to Bernie's Book Bank any day through November 13 and add CODE: IRISHREADS to your gift comment.

Cheer on the Irish

Notre Dame hosts Boston College at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, November 14.

Books win either way

Win by 14 or more, and your gift stands. Anything less, and your gift comes back to you while the same amount still goes to the books.

A gift that keeps reading

Bernie's Book Bank puts free, high quality books into the homes of children who need them most.

50%Gain in literacy achievement from access to free books, in Bernie's five year randomized controlled trial

14Points. The margin that decides where your gift goes

100%Of every enrolled gift reaches Bernie's Book Bank, whatever the score

The beneficiary

Fuel local readers

Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed. Each year a child receives free books, literacy achievement grows, and the effect compounds over time.

Give to Bernie's Book Bank

The fine print

Terms

The game: Notre Dame vs. Boston College at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026, final score as reported by Notre Dame Athletics.
How to enroll: Give to Bernie's Book Bank through the fundraiser page and add CODE: IRISHREADS to your gift comment. Gifts made from November 6 through November 13, 2026 qualify.
If the Irish win by 14 or more: Your gift stands as made and goes to Bernie's Book Bank.
If not: Your gift, up to $100 per donor, is refunded to you, and the same amount is given to Bernie's Book Bank by the campaign sponsor on your behalf. A refunded gift is not tax deductible for you.
Timing: Refunds are issued within 30 days after the game.
Who can enroll: Residents of the United States, 18 or older. Void where prohibited.

Draft concept for discussion, not an offer, and subject to a signed agreement with the University of Notre Dame and Bernie's Book Bank.

Win by 14, and your gift fills a bookshelf. Fall short, and it comes back to you.