Christina and Eric started a Radon Awareness Program (RAP) to stress the importance of testing for it in our homes and reduce radon. They were inspired when they participated in a poster contest and realized that most people have no idea about radon and its harmful effects. When not in class, they have been scientists, reporters, graphic artists, rap artists and political advocates taking their radon awareness message across Jefferson County and to the steps of the State Capitol. Christina and Eric were awarded Public Health Champions in Jefferson County in 2011. They are proud recipients of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in 2011 and The Presidential Environmental Youth Service Award in 2012. Below is a gallery of their efforts.
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Eric and Christina present to their local 4-H Club
2011 Poster Contest Entry
Christina won 2nd place for her entry in the 2011 poster contest.
Cloud Chamber
Dr. James Burkhart at UCCS Physics Department taught Christina and Eric to build a cloud...
Public Health Champion Award
Christina and Eric were awarded as Public Health Champion – “2010 Public Health...
ALA Stair Climb
February 27, 2011 – Bear kids attended the annual American Lung Association’s Stair...
State Capitol
January 26, 2011 – Eric and Christina joined Faye Dugan with CanSAR (Cancer survivors...
Christina and Eric talk to 9News
January 9, 2011- TaRhonda Thomas from 9News invited Christina and Eric with Mr. Warren...
