Join the celebration May 24!
Healthy NewsWorks Book Launch

Honoring the publication of
Leading Healthy Change In Our Communities 2016
In this new book by elementary and middle school student journalists, a science educator, a public health expert, an antiviolence advocate, and a cystic fibrosis trailblazer are among the health leaders sharing their insights on making our communities healthier and safer. 

Remarks by

Dr. Julie Gerberding
Executive Vice President for Strategic Communications, Global Public Policy, and Population Health, Merck & Co. Inc.

Former Director, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2015 Healthy NewsWorks Health Leader

Event details
Merion Tribute House
625 Hazelhurst Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066

On Tuesday, May 24, 2016
From 6 to 8 p.m.

Light fare will be served

Suggested donation
$50 per person (includes 1 book per attendee)

Proceeds to benefit Healthy NewsWorks
(The nondeductible portion of your gift is $15 per event attendee)

Become a sponsor
Consider a contribution at one of the sponsorship levels below to further help Healthy NewsWorks build health awareness and understanding by supporting our student media program and donating our books to schools or other organizations.

All sponsors receive:

• Admission to the book launch (see ticket quantities below) 
• Copies of Leading Healthy Change In Our Communities 2016
• Recognition and/or logo display on our website and in the book
• Special mailings of student work 

School Board: $7,500 and above

• Helps fund a school newspaper program for one year.
• Donation of 100 books to schools or other organizations
• You'll receive bookplate recognition in 100 donated books, logo recognition in printed and/or online book, podium recognition at book launch, and 12 book launch tickets.

Publisher: $5,000 to $7,499

• Helps fund a school newspaper program for six months
• Donation of 50 books to schools or other organizations
• You'll receive bookplate recognition in 50 donated books, logo recognition in printed and/or online book, podium recognition at book launch, and 10 book launch tickets.

Editor in Chief: $2,500 to $4,999

• Helps fund a school newspaper program for three months
• Donation of 25 books to schools or other organizations
• You'll receive bookplate recognition in donated books, logo recognition in printed and/or online book, podium recognition at book launch, and 8 book launch tickets. 

Editor: $1,000 to $2,499

• Helps distribute school newspapers to 200 students for one year
• Donation of 10 books to schools or other organizations
• You'll receive bookplate recogntion in donated books, logo recognition in printed and/or online book, podium recognition at book launch, and 6 book launch tickets

Correspondent: $500 to $999

• Helps distribute school newspapers to 100 students for one year
• Donation of 5 books to schools or other organizations
• You'll receive bookplate recognition in donated books, recognition in printed and/or online book, and 4 book launch tickets.

Reporter: $250 to $499

• Helps distribute school newspapers to 50 students for one year
• You'll receive recognition in printed and/or online book and 3 book launch tickets

Researcher: $150 to $249

• Helps distribute school newspapers to 30 students for one year
• You'll receive recognition in printed and/or online book and 2 book launch tickets

Who we are
Healthy NewsWorks seeks to engage students intellectually and creatively in producing authentic journalism that influences health attitudes and tackles such pressing issues as obesity, bullying, asthma, and safety.

Healthy NewsWorks is a member of New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator at Resources for Human Development.

Director
Marian Uhlman

Advisory Committee
Chair: Amy Krulik
Members: Karen DiNunzio, Ph.D., Ted Duncombe, Nancy Erickson, Aviva Habib, Laurita Hack, Ph.D., Moriah Hall, Linda Dale Hoffa, Monica McGrath, Ph.D., Elizabeth Rappaport, M.D., H. George Shoffner, Elizabeth Useem, Ed.D.

Healthcare and Scientific Editorial Committee
Chair: Elizabeth Rappaport, M.D.
Members: Margaret O'Neil, P.T., Ph.D., M.P.H.; AnnMarie Papa, D.N.P., R.N.; Cornelius Pitts, Pharm.D.; Daniel Taylor, D.O.; Althea Zanecosky, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.

Participating schools and newspapers (2015-16)
Norristown Area School District
- Cole Manor Elementary School, Healthy Comet
- East Norriton Middle School, Bulldog Bulletin
- Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy, Healthy Panther
- Gotwals Elementary School, Healthy Press
- Marshall Street Elementary School, Healthy Bulletin
- Whitehall Elementary School, Healthy Reporter
Philadelphia schools
- Hope Partnership for Education, Healthy Hope
- LaSalle Academy, Healthy News
- St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, Healthy Saint
- St. Veronica Catholic School, Healthy Hero
School District of Philadelphia
- AMY Northwest Middle School, Healthy Bulldog
- William Cramp Elementary School, Fit Flyer
- James Dobson School, Fit Fin
Upper Darby School District 
- Highland Park Elementary School, Healthy Hawk 

2016 Book Premier Sponsor

Community Wellness Partner

Community Healthcare Champion

Learn more
www.HealthyNewsWorks.org

Be confident in your charitable giving. Healthy NewsWorks is a division of Resources for Human Development, Inc., a registered charitable organization. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are required to advise you that a copy of RHD's official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999 (toll-free within Pennsylvania) or 717-783-1720. Registration does not imply endorsement.