Zombie Walk for Tobacco Prevention - April 16, 2014

Release Date: April 9, 2014

Contact:          Erica Velander

                        (570) 266-5125

                        Erica@youthinfusion.org

ZOMBIE WALK FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania- On Wednesday, April 16^th at 4:00 p.m. at East Stroudsburg High School South the Tobacco Free teen group, an initiative of Youth Infusion, Inc. and Tobacco Free Northeast, will hold a Zombie Walk to bring awareness to the problem of tobacco use in their community. Each zombie will represent someone who has died from a tobacco related disease. The students would like their message to be heard that six million people die every year because of tobacco. This number includes five million smokers, but also about 600,000 non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke.

The Zombie Walk is being held for Kick Butts Day, which is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. Kick Butts Day 2014 was held on March 19. Since that date there have been over 1,400 events across the United States and military bases around the world. Thousands of youth are speaking out again the harms of tobacco use.

In addition to East Stroudsburg High School South students, 4^th graders from Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary school, as well as, ESU students will be participating in the event. Samantha Zrillo, ESU student and Zombie Walk participant states, “I breathe in second hand smoke on a daily basis and I am excited to raise awareness about the harmful effects it has on people. People making the healthy decision not to smoke should not have to suffer the consequences.”

The Zombie Walk will begin at the main entrance of East Stroudsburg High School South at 4:00 p.m. Students will walk down North Courtland Street, continue down Crystal Street, then loop back around to the high school. Community members are welcome to attend.

Students would like to thank Frazetta’s Costume for their generous donations of materials to support the Zombie Walk.

Youth Infusion, Inc. is a grassroots non-profit organization that offers both school-based and community based programs to youth of Northeast Pennsylvania. These programs empower local youth to improve their lives and the lives of others. For more information Youth Infusion, Inc., please call (570) 266-5125 or email info@youthinfusion.org.

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A Service-Learning Event: Play Like a Girl: 40 Years of Title IX

YOUTH INFUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EAST STROUDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PRESENTS A SERVICE-LEARNING EVENT: PLAY LIKE A GIRL: 40 YEARS OF TITLE IX! 

East Stroudsburg, PA – Through its School-based Service-learning Initiative, Youth Infusion, Inc. partnerswith East Stroudsburg High School South to assist their students in doing service-learning projects as part of the curriculum. This semester, as part of their English Class, high school students have been researching the effects of Title IX legislation. In particular, the students have focused on the following sub-topics:

- History/Effects of Title IX legislation
- Controversies in Women’s Athletics
- Social/Economic/Psychological Benefits of the Involvement in Athletics for Women
- Impact of Athletics in Early Childhood Development
- Stories/Testimonials of Female Athletes

East Stroudsburg High School South student Joey Ro says, “I am now aware that female athletes still don’t have equal opportunities. I hope that our demonstration will inspire more kids to take action.” Youth Infusion has worked with Joey and his classmates, throughout the semester, assisting the students by connecting them with community partners and resources. For example, Youth Infusion staff arranged for an interview with International Triathlete and 2-time Ironman Champion Dede Griesbauer. The students’ service-learning project will culminate with a community event called Play like a Girl: 40 Years of Title IX! The event will take place on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 from 6-9pm at the ESU Center for Research and Development (Route 447 and East Brown Street in East Stroudsburg). Students will present their research and findings through a student-produced documentary film followed by roundtable breakout discussions on next steps with regard to equality for women in sports.

Please join us and support the incredible accomplishments of our local young people.
Seating is limited to the first 75 RSVP’s. Please reserve your seat by Monday, January 14 by calling (570) 266-5125 or email us at info@youthinfusion.org.

Play Like a Girl: 40 Years of Title IX is sponsored by Bender’s Tree Service, White Ink, and Baehr Family Financial, LLC.

Mobilizing our Youth on Global Youth Service Day!

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day is the largest and longest-running service event in the world, and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth. GYSD is celebrated each year in over 100 countries.

Each year, millions of children and youth around the world work together with schools, youth organizations, nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, volunteer and national service programs, government agencies, faith communities, and other individuals to address the world’s most critical issues and change their communities on Global Youth Service Day.

In the Northeast Pennsylvania area, Youth Infusion, Inc. collaborates with local partners, youth, volunteers and corporate businesses to serve and celebrate Global Youth Service Day!

Checkout what Youth Infusion is doing for GYSD by visiting our website often for updates!

Youth Infusion receives $950 grant from Pocono Health Foundation

We have some wonderful News to share! Youth Infusion just received $950 grant from the Pocono Health Foundation to support our 4S Youth Triathlon Program. We were invited (including the youth that we serve and their families) to the Tree Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, November 27th at 5:30pm on the grounds of Pocono Medical Center. There will be caroling, tree decorating, Santa and light refreshments. Please spread the word! We are exciting to be presented with the check at this wonderful event and we would love to see you all there! 

Join us for the Nationwide Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day! October 6, 2012

Join Youth Infusion, Inc. on October 6th, 2012 for the Nationwide Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Celebration at Big Pocono State Park
Contact:               Francesca Turturro, Executive Director, Youth Infusion, Inc.
Phone:                 (570) 266-5125
Email:                   Info@youthinfusion.org
Web:                     www.youthinfusion.org

As part of the nationwide celebration known as Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, Youth Infusion and Trips for Kids Pocono Flow will be hosting a family riding event for all ages on Saturday, October 6, 2012 beginning at 11:00pm at Big Pocono State Park.  The nationwide event is supported by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and held every year in October.

Those participating in the ride on October 6th, will have the unique experience of having the Friends of Big Pocono State Park provide some history of the park and trails.  It’s a wonderful way to get outdoors and reconnect with nature. 

Youth Infusion has worked on the Scout Trail relocation, turning a fall line gully into a fun to ride trail section at Big Pocono State Park.  Participants in Saturday’s Trips for Kids Ride will get to see this section of the trail as they traverse the south rim of Big Pocono.  They will also ride a section of South Trail scheduled for relocation.  In the future, they will have the opportunity to volunteer at this and other trail projects in the Park.  They can learn valuable trail building techniques and the concepts behind sustainable trail design and construction.  Snacks and water will be provided. The speaker for this Saturday’s Trips for Kids Pocono Flow bike ride is Pocono Outdoor Club’s Trail Care Chairman, John Motz.

Anyone interested in joining Youth Infusion and the Friends of Big Pocono State Park this Saturday, October 6th, 2012 must pre-register by contacting Youth Infusion at 570-266-5125.  If you don’t have a bike or helmet, Youth Infusion will provide them for you and it is completely FREE.  All you have to do is pre-register for the ride.

For more information on the Trips for Kids Pocono Flow Free Mountain Biking Program or how you can volunteer and help with the trail building at Big Pocono State Park, please contact Youth Infusion at info@youthinfusion.org or 570-266-5125. 

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Saturday, October 6th is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and Youth Infusion would like to invite you to come out and share your passion for pedaling with kids! It's a chance to get outdoors and develop a connection between kids and the natural world around them. - FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!!!

Youth Infusion offers a FREE Mountain Biking Program called Trips for Kids Pocono Flow. Every year, we take youth and their families mountain biking on our local trails. The rides take place on the 1st Saturday of every month. If you do not have a mountain bike, let us know and we will arrange to get one for you. We provide bikes and helmets if you do not have them, but you need to pre-register by emailing: info@youthinfusion.org.We'd love to see you at this years Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Big Pocono State Park. You will not only ride on the trail, but you will also learn about the history of Big Pocono State Park and some of the animals that call this park their home. And if we didn't mention it, the view is beautiful. You might just want to bring your cameras too!

We are meeting all the way at the top of Camelback Road. When you see the Cattell Cabin, you are there!

For more information about Youth Infusion and our programs, visit: www.youthinfusion.org

For information about Big Pocono State Park, visit: http://friendsofbigpocono.org/home

Youth Infusion is on YouTube - check us out!

We are excited to inform everyone that Youth Infusion is now on YouTube.  Check out the news clips covering our documentary events and don't forget to subscribe to our channel!!!


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