STRIVE FOR 5

Strive for 5 is a program to raise money in support of “Open Airways for Schools” an asthma program of the American Lung Association of Utah (ALAU). There are over 64,000 children in Utah under 18 who have been diagnosed with asthma. The Open Airways program helps elementary age children learn how to better manage their asthma. This program is sponsored by StoresOnline, the ALAU with support from the Utah Jazz and the Utah PTA. Go to the Register Your School page and register your school today!

Strive For 5 is a contest where the school that raises the most money will receive an appearance by Carlos Boozer (Number 5) of the Utah Jazz in Spring 2009. The children are encouraged to bring in a nickel or more! The child that raises the most money will sit in a lower bowl seat with a parent or guardian to see a Jazz game, the teacher of the class that raises the most money will sit behind the Jazz bench. All who raise $50 will receive one movie ticket; those who raise $75 will receive one movie ticket, popcorn and a soft drink!

Strive For 5 starts Fall 2008 and Ends in March 2009. If the winning school is located more than One hour from the Energy Solutions Arena the school may receive a substitute personality. More details of the program will be available in August!

After your school is registered online, the American Lung Association will send the fund raising materials to the school. There will be large envelops for the teacher and small envelops for the children. Each child envelop will have a waiver that the parent or guardian of the child must sign. To make it easier for the school and teachers, they can collect all envelops and have an ALAU representative come by the school and pick them up. If the school decides to count the funds, and write a check to the ALAU that’s okay also! If you have questions call the American Lung Association of Utah 801-484-4456 in the Salt Lake area or call 1-800-586-4872 + 1!