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PSA Contest! Win $500 for your school!

Due to the severity of childhood obesity, the FOCUS Program is hosting a contest to address the issue of childhood obesity in Alabama. Schools should submit a public service announcement (PSA) that addresses why the issue of childhood obesity in Alabama is important and encourages students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

PSA Submission:
• Range from 30-60 seconds
• Needs to be an original presentation
• Downloaded to YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/group/thefocusprogram) or
• Mail DVD to
     April Smith
     412 North Hull Street
     Montgomery, AL 36104
• Only one submission per school
Submission deadline is April 10th by 5:00 p.m.

The winning school will:

• Receive $500
• Their PSA will be posted on the FOCUS website
• Their PSA will be publicized at the statewide Rally for Awareness on April 29th

Jeh Jeh Pruit with FOX 6 News will emcee the Rally!

Please view the contest flyer for more information.

For additional information about healthy choices view the Alabama Action for Healthy Kids: Guide to Healthy Vending Machines and School Stores.