10Day TV & Videogame Free CHALLENGE

Letter to Community Organizations

Re: Your participation/help with the young people of our community

Dear Madam,

Dear Sir,

Well over three thousand studies have proven that  repeated exposure to TV violence is clearly linked to the rise in youth violence and aggressivity.

As a result, we acknowledge the need to help our young people develop critical viewing skills toward what they witness on TV and help them reduce to exposure to media. The "10Day CHALLENGE" was developed in direct response to this need. It provides to our community a unique opportunity: During ten days, young people are encouraged to turn off their TVs, computers, and video games, replacing them with alternative activities involving family, friends, and community.

In no way an obligation for the children, the project is truly a challenge. Its success lies both in its promotion and in the involvement of all branches of our community relating to children: parents, relatives, friends, neighbours, local organizations, commerce, etc.

We turn to you for that purpose. We need your creativity and interest in our young people. You could help the Challenge in many ways.

- organize an activity during the 10Day Challenge;

- promote the Challenge by making it known;
- familiarize children with your organization;
- share your ideas with us,
- give us a hand with funding.

If you feel that our young people are worth the effort, please contact us.

We await your response with great pleasure.

For further information, you may contact: ___________________

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