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"When an Apple a Day Isn't Enough"
Campaign for Children's Health Care's National Essay Contest
Official Entry Form

The Campaign for Children's Health Care national essay contest, "When an Apple a Day Isn't Enough," asks participants to explain how the ability to see a doctor or go to the hospital affects their lives and the lives of those around them. Please write an essay answering the question for your age group and insert it into the text box below.

You must complete all sections of this entry form. Online entries must be received by 12:01 am on November 1, 2006. By entering this contest, you give the Sponsor an irrevocable license to reproduce and/or publish, or allow publication of, your essay as described in the Contest Rules.

Name:
Home address:
City
State
Full name
Telephone number:
E-mail:
Grade level
Age


PARTICIPANTS UNDER AGE 18 MUST HAVE AN ADULT'S PERMISSION TO ENTER THIS CONTEST. A parent's or legal guardian's signature is required. If consent is not provided or is found to be fradulent, the participant will be disqualified form the contest.

Name of parent or legal guardian:   
Relationship to child:   
Parent or legal guardian's phone number:   

I have read and understand the rules for this contest, as well as the Children's Privacy Policy. I have also read the essay my child has written, consent to its possible use as set forth in the Contest Rules, and authorize my child to enter this contest.
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Essay Questions

9-13 year-olds: Many children and young people get sick or hurt and need to go to the hospital or see the doctor. Write one paragraph abut a time when you or a friend were helped by a doctor. Then, write a second paragraph about why it is important for all children to be able to see a doctor. (Word limit: 350)

14-18 year-olds: In the United States, more than 9 million people under the age of 19 do not have health insurance. You or someone in your community may not have health insurance. Describe in the first person a teenager or child with no health insurance affects that person's life. If you do not know someone without health insurance, imagine how no having health insurance can be a struggle. (Word limit: 800)

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Other Information:

If your school, local program, or other local organization encouraged your participation in this essay contest, it may be eligible to receive a prize. Please give us the following information about it:

Did you learn about the essay contest through your school, an after-school program, or another extracurricular group?
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If yes, please tell us the name of your school, program, or group:

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