Actively contributing to the development & implementation of community health improvement strategies

BUILDING A HEALTHY ACTIVE WHITTIER

CHILDHOOD HEALTH WE HAVE A PROBLEM

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CHILD OBESITY STATISTICS BY CITY 2012

COMPROMISES CLASSROOM LEARNING

PROMOTES THE WRONG MESSAGE

CONTRIBUTES TO POOR HEALTH

UNHEALTHY FUNDRAISING

UNHEALTHY FUNDRAISING

Contributes to Poor Health

Foods commonly used as fundraisers provide unneeded calories and replace healthier food choices

Skyrocketing obesity rates among children are resulting in serious health consequences

Promotes the Wrong Message

NON-FOOD FUNDRAISING

Promotes a Healthy School Environment

Good nutrition is linked to better behavior and academic performance

The goal is to provide the best possible learning environment for children. Schools must also provide an environment that supports healthy behaviors

HEALTHIER FUNDRAISING OPTIONS

MUD RUN

JOG A THON

READ A THON

FIRST AID KIT SALES

CANDLE SALES

LONGFELLOW INSANITY MUD RUN

In an effort to promote physical activity and healthy fundraising, Longfellow PTA organized

an “Insanity Mud Run” fundraiser. Each student was encouraged to collect donations

from sponsors to support their school. All students were invited to participate in a challenging muddy obstacle course that

promoted physical fitness.

REAL RESULTS

In 2012 -Longfellow Elementary raised $8,022.00 in cash selling cakes, cookie dough , popcorn and other unhealthy products .

In 2013- Longfellow Elementary raised $11,792.00 in a fantastic and extremely popular Mud Run

LONGFELLOW PTA RAISED $11,792.00!

Profit & Expense Comparison of Longfellow Healthy and Unhealthy Fundraising

OVER 600 STUDENTS

FUN IN THE MUD WHO LOVED IT ??

ENCOURAGE ACTIVITY

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

The obstacle course included water slides, slip-n-slides and lots of mud!!!

FAMILIES CHEERING !!

VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION !

COMMUNITY SPONSOR, PRINCIPAL, & PTA PRESIDENT RACING

MAKING IT TO THE FINISH LINE

HEALTHY EVENT SNACKS

Water, fresh fruit, fruit snacks, granola bars, etc.

TOOLS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AT YOUR SCHOOL

Timeline and mud run checklist Mud Run Kick-Off PowerPoint presentation Event information sheet Sponsor sheet Corporate sponsorship request letter Information flyer to send home Prize notification flyers to send home Sample map Assembly Schedule & Mud Run Schedule by Grade/Class Technical assistance from Activate Whittier

MUD RUN TOOL KIT CONTENT EXAMPLES

DONATION INCENTIVES

$25 minimum donation=Mud Run event t-shirt

$50 minimum donation= Mud Run event t-shirt & dance admittance

$75 minimum donation=Mud Run event t-shirt, dance admittance & limo ride.

TREASURE BOX

$10 donation for your choice at a Treasure Box item.

$.50 prizes -$9.50 profit !!

WATER SOAKERS

With a minimum $20 donation you will receive a water soaker to use the day of the event! These cost you $.50 profit $19.50

TOP PRIZES

THE STUDENT WHO COLLECTED THE MOST FUNDS RECEIVED A BICYCLE

($100.00)!

1ST RUNNER UP RECEIVED A SCOOTER ($75.00) !

2ND RUNNER UP RECEIVED A $50 TARGET CARD!

WINNERS ACKNOWLEDGED!!

DANCE AWAY !!

LIMO?? THE PICK UP IS HERE !!

PAPARAZZI ??

OLIVE GARDEN- YUMMY

MAKE A CHANGE, TAKE ACTION AND PLAN YOUR MUD RUN TODAY !!!

Raise money for your school

Encourage physical fitness and healthy picks

Create an unforgettable, fabulous and fun event for hundreds of children

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY & POSITIVE CHANGE

CONGRATULATIONS LONGFELLOW CHAMPIONS !

Partnering together to make a change:

Longfellow PTA

Staff and Administration

Parents & Students

Sponsors: Activate Whittier & PIH Health