American Red Cross and NSF Scrub Club(R) Announce Collaborative...( Agreement Continues to Expand Scr...),Health

Agreement Continues to Expand Scrub Club's Reach Nationwide

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross and NSF International today announced a collaborative agreement that brings together two organizations with a similar mission -- helping to protect public health. Collectively, NSF, the Red Cross and seven "soaper-heroes" will teach children the importance of proper and consistent handwashing. The collaborative agreement gives the Red Cross the right to advertise, promote and co-brand the Scrub Club(R).

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"Proper handwashing is vital for people of all ages, and especially important for children who need to learn this life lesson at an early age. The Scrub Club's fun and interactive nature makes learning these important lessons enjoyable," said Scott Conner, Senior Vice President of Preparedness and Health and Safety Services for the Red Cross. "We are excited to collaborate with NSF International and help make a difference in the lives of children across America."

The Scrub Club(R) (http://www.scrubclub.org) is an interactive Web site that offers free classroom materials to raise awareness about the benefits of handwashing to fight germs and prevent illness. The fun, Web based experience is complete with educational materials, music, games and cartoon "Webisodes." NSF will work closely with the Red Cross to develop tools and opportunities to help its chapter network, which consists of more than 700 chapters, to share this important information in their communities.

"Children are especially vulnerable to germs at child care facilities and in schools," said William Fisher, NSF Vice President. "Through our common mission of protecting public health, the Red Cross and NSF will help more children learn h
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