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Kansas Kids C.A.N.

Wichita, KS. – November 28, 2005 - Kansas kids are battling rising obesity rates just like the rest of the nation. Now, fighting the battle became easier thanks to a three year grant provided by the Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans, a Topeka-based philanthropic organization with the mission to serve as a catalyst for improving the health of Kansans.

The three year grant, led by Healthy Kids Challenge and in partnership with the Pioneer Health Network, is helping connect local hospitals, programs, and schools to make a healthy difference. Recipients of a grant in 16 area counties will receive resources and hands-on training to help Kansas Kids Connect Activity and Nutrition (C.A.N.)!

The vision for “Kansas Kids C.A.N.” is to add or enhance a nutrition and physical activity component to existing kid’s programs and schools without creating a great need for extra time, resources, or funding. Leaders from 24 kids programs attended the first Kansas Kids C.A.N. Workshop, “Teaming Up for Kids!” where they practiced fun activity ideas and use of the resources. These first year programs also brainstormed actions to share their resources and use mentoring to help other community kids programs Connect Activity and Nutrition.

Here is what participants had to say about the workshop:

Kansas Kids C.A.N. Workshop Participants

"I think this is a GREAT program! It exceeded my expectations! "

"Wow, what an amazing collection of materials! We should be able to make a difference with these resources!" Principal

"Great seminar! This program will make a difference in the lives of our children and their future!" Nurse Practitioner

"I was unsure how a library setting would work under this grant. It is doable!" Community Librarian

"This is a great program and I’m proud that I am getting involved."


Why You Should Care: These programs will make huge contributions to the future of their communities, not only impacting quality of life and health care costs, but also in bringing people together for a fun, healthy cause.