We are thrilled to announce that we received a $35,000 Health Care Improvement grant from the United Hospital Fund, our first grant from the organization. The grant will help us promote voluntarism through our new Let’s Share Volunteer Program, which operates in conjunction with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Each year, Brookdale’s over 700 volunteers’ selfless contributions of time and energy help make a difference.
The new funding will help Live Light train volunteers on how to educate the local community about the health risks associated with childhood obesity, poor food choices and the lack of physical activity. The Live Light team will provide new volunteers with an extensive training program to orient pediatric patients and their families about the Live Light program.
The program trains volunteers on how to educate the local community about the health risks associated with childhood obesity, poor food choices and the lack of physical activity. The Live Light team will provide new volunteers with an extensive training program to orient pediatric patients and their families about the Live Light program.
Volunteers will work closely with the Live Light team to educate our participants about how to read food labels, determine portion size and make better food choices. The volunteers will create a directory of anti-obesity resources that are available in the community to share with our participants. Volunteers will also go out into the community to recruit new patients and educate them about Live Light Live Right and they will join our senior community care coordinator at outreach events, such as health fairs and school events.
This is a very exciting new program that we can offer the people within our community. With the generosity of United Hospital Fund we can grow Live Light Live Right and reach more children and their families to combat obesity. If you are interested in this exciting volunteer opportunity please contact Rena Sookanan at 718-240-8125 or Arlene Martin at 718-240-5277
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