I’m so amazed by Hopelab‘s projects as they always try to find creative ways to raise awareness on health and to promote prevention. Hopelab is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness. You may remember my post on their previous project: Fighting cancer with video games.
Now, Piers Sutton, the communications coordinator at HopeLab, has an important announcement for you:
HopeLab is launching an initiative to address childhood obesity that we believe may be of interest to you and your members.
This fall, HopeLab is sponsoring an online competition called “Ruckus Nation” which challenges participants to imagine innovative products that will increase physical activity among kids ages 11 to 14. The competition is open to people of all ages; but students are especially encouraged to join in, as individuals or in teams.
Up to $300,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded for the best product ideas, including $2,500 to teachers or mentors who inspire winning entries. Students may have the opportunity to see their ideas come to life; the best ideas will be prototyped, tested, and broadly distributed free to young people.
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