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 Valhalla, NY - Blythedale Children’s Hospital will join with Kohl’s in a kickoff event at the hospital on Thursday, October 2 to announce its new “Eat Well, Be Well Program for Adolescents.”
The community-based nutrition education program, which is for children aged 11 to 14, is being funded by a $172,183 grant from Kohl’s Cares for Kids®. The program provides area schools with classroom instruction by Blythedale’s registered dietitian on the benefits of healthy eating and living for adolescents.
The October 2 kickoff event, which will run from 3:30 - 5:30 pm, is open to the public. It will feature a check presentation by Kohl’s officials as well as demonstrations of healthy meal preparation, fun fitness activities and education about the hospital’s free school-based programs.
Since 2000, Kohl’s has donated $1,292,855 to Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Kohl’s commitment to Blythedale is made possible by Kohl’s Cares for Kids®. Net profits from the sale of special merchandise supports children’s health and education; through 2007, Kohl’s has raised more than $102 million for such initiatives nationwide. The program also includes the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program for youth volunteers, fundraising gift cards for local schools and nonprofit groups, and an associate program to encourage volunteerism.
Blythedale’s community-based nutrition education programs provide school staff, students and parents with the tools necessary to help children develop healthy eating habits. Marie Roth, Registered Dietitian at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, has spoken about healthy eating to more than 16,000 Kindergarten through 5th grade students in Westchester and Putnam.
For more information about the October 2 kickoff event and Blythedale’s “Eat Well, Be Well Program for Adolescents,” please contact Lena Cavanna at (914) 592-7138 ext. 374.
About Blythedale
Founded more than 100 years ago, Blythedale Children's Hospital has been a leader in developing innovative, multi-disciplinary inpatient and ambulatory programs, as well as a community resource for children with a variety of medical concerns and their families. Through its inpatient and day hospital programs, Blythedale Children's Hospital treats more than 300 children daily, making it one of the largest providers of children's services in New York State. In addition, the Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of outpatients with a wide range of medical difficulties. For more information about Blythedale Children's Hospital, visit www.blythedale.org
About Kohl’s Department Stores
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl’s operates 957 stores in 47 states and will celebrate the opening of its 1,000th store in the fall. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $102 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.
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