Everyone knows the unfortunate effects of the flu. And if youre a teen, it could mean a missed opportunity to shine whether at a sporting event, on a date or just plain doing well in class. But if youre an American Idol contender who is striving for that coveted top spot (and smack in the middle of flu season), the flu could wipe out your prospects of winning.
Thats why Danny Gokey, third-place finalist from last years American Idol who watched his cast mates contend with the flu, is teaming up with The Clorox Company and author of Germ Proof Your Kids, Dr. Harley Rotbart to launch I Dont Want to Miss…, a contest to help educate teens about the importance of flu prevention so they dont miss those important, and sometimes defining, moments in their young lives.
Sing & Help Other Schools Nationwide
Danny is calling on school-affiliated teen musical groups, like glee clubs and show choirs, to submit a video performance of a song written by Berklee College of Music student Will Wells. The song highlights what students would miss out on if they were home sick and why flu prevention, like disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, is important. Putting their own spin on the song is a great opportunity for students and teachers to be creative together in the classroom. The winning school will receive a music class led by Danny Gokey.
And its for a good cause For each entry submitted, The Clorox Company will donate $100 (up to $10,000) to the Sophia’s Heart Foundation, a charity founded by Gokey in honor of his late wife, Sophia, and dedicated to helping children achieve academic success via musical training and restoring musical dreams in children.
Visit the Clorox page on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/Clorox) to learn more.
Dont Miss Out on the Big Moments in Your Life This flu season is further complicated by the 2009 H1N1 flu. According to an article from USA Today, at the start of the 2009 flu season, more than 65,000 students were out of school due to the H1N1 flu and 600 schools had already closed for a period of time due to an outbreak of the virus.
Flu prevention steps, like vaccination first and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, remain important so that teens do not miss out on the important moments in their lives. In fact, in February 2008, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded flu vaccination recommendations to include teens for the first time. And its not too late to vaccinate! Dr. Harley Rotbart is available to discuss these recommendations and can share tips for teens, teachers and parents to help prevent the spread of these viruses.
Are you interested in interviewing Dr. Harley Rotbart about this new contest and the importance of flu prevention tips in schools?
