Trick-Or-Treaters Make A Difference (NAPSA)—When your doorbell rings this Halloween, it could be opportunity knocking. Americans will have the chance to help children around the world, as thou- sandsof little ghouls and goblins trick-or-treat to save children’s lives. They'll be participating in a program that encourages youth to raise funds by trick-or-treating door to door or planning fundraisers with family and friends. Trickor-Treat for UNICEF is The Original Kids Helping Kids campaign that dates back more than a half a century. The program got its start when kids in Philadelphia first collected $17 in decorated milk cartons to help those left vulnerable by World WarII. How Children Can Help Trick-or-treat collection boxes can be picked up at severalretail locations, including Pier 1 Imports starting September 24 and Hallmark Gold Crown stores starting September 10. Also, they can be ordered online at unicef usa.org/trickortreat or by phone at (800) 4UNICEF. The Website also features fun, creative resources for kids, families and educators. Caring Adults Although theinitiative is a kidpowered program, educators, corporations and parents are all encouraged to help. Families can hang UNICEFdoorsigns alerting trick-or-treaters that they are supporting the campaign. Educators can access a teacher’s kit that includes interactive exercises and other resources, and corporations can organize fundraisers and awareness programs. iid Children across the country will trick-or-treat to help youngsters around the world. Making A Difference Experts say small Halloween donations go a long way. Ameri- cans spent approximately $60 on Halloween last year alone. UNICEFreports that just $12 of that money could have provided two long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets, protecting families from malaria, which kills an African child every 30 seconds. Donations can be madeviacredit card or check, as well as through participating Coinstar, Centers found in supermarkets, drugstores and mass merchants nationwide. Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children in 156 countries through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation. The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF national premier sponsor is Car- toon Network, and Procter & Gamble is the national sponsor.
