Miss Utah Valley 2007-2008: Kendyl Bell with kids from the Jordan School District

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Governor John Huntsman, Jr. has declared May 6th, 2008 Blue Balloon Day

61,000 children in Utah, under the age of 18, have asthma… that’s one or two children in every classroom 127 Utah elementary schools could be filled with children who have ashthma 700 Utah children were hospitalized with asthma in 2003, costing $2.8 million Asthma is the number one reason children in the U.S. miss school due to chronic illness 5000 people die each year from asthma

When is Blue Balloon Day?

Blue Balloon Day will occur on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008, in conjunction with World Asthma Day but schools may choose to celebrate on a different day. With support from the Utah PTA, and www.onlinestores.com, elementary schools across the state of Utah will participate in this event by wearing the color blue to school, signing a pledge, and popping(or releasing) a blue balloon. Our goal is to make this an annual event in elementary, Junior High and Middle Schools, and High Schools across the state. In time we hope that this event will become a national occurrence. Governor John Huntsman Jr. has declared May 6th, 2008, Blue Balloon Day.

What is the purpose of Blue Balloon Day?

The purpose of Blue Balloon Day is to educate children about Asthma, encourage children to stay tobacco free, and to promote clean air. Because 61,000 children in Utah alone suffer from asthma, our goal is to educate children and their parents about this growing problem and how they can help manage their children’s lung disease.

How does my school get involved in Blue Balloon Day?

Schools can get involved in this day by registering at register@blueballoonday.org and providing the following information: Name of school School address Phone number Contact person Number of children at the school Please put the words Blue Balloon Day in the subject line and you will be contacted with further information.

Many thanks go to the wonderful supporters of  Blue Balloon Day: The American Lung Association of Utah Utah PTA www.storesonline.com

PLEASE JOIN US!

With your support and help we can teach children and their parents that with proper education and correct medical treatments. people with asthma can live their lives without limits!