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The Healthy Hawaii Initiative reaches the public through its large public education (media) campaigns: Step It Up Hawaii walking campaign and Fruits and Veggies. Good Choice campaign. It also works with community partners, such as the Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Olelo Community Television, to build understanding and support for healthy living.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
 In a partnership with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, HHI has been able to reach middle school students through live theatre that is entertaining and informative.
MAUI VS. HERCULES
by Yokanaan Kearns
The latest HHI partnership with HTY will produce a playlet to follow the Maui vs. Hercules play sharing the powerful benefits of a variety of fruits and veggies, aka “Eating a Rainbow.” The Neighbor Island School Tour will take place October through December 2007. Public shows start at Tenney Theatre on January 18, 2008. 
Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
January 19 - February 23, 2008
Opening Night: Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 PM
Maui has just used his magic hook to fish up a new island where he can be king. Tired of being told what to do, his first decree is to outlaw all Hula practice. But just as Maui is getting settled Hercules arrives looking for an island where he can rule without being pestered to practice his poetry. What follows is a hilarious competition filled with dangerous quests, surprising twists and a visit from a mysterious woman who seems to know a little too much about both of them.
Vist Honolulu Theatre for Youth for more information. For more information on the HTY-HHI partnership click here.
Olelo Youth Xchange Video Competition - Start Living Healthy Category
In 2008, HHI again sponsors the Start Living Healthy category and asked students grades K - 12 to submit their 30 second PSAs on eating fruits and vegetables and being physically active. Youth Xchange seeks to give students a voice to explore relevant and timely issues affecting our communities through the use of video production. For category details click here.
In 2007, elementary, middle and high school students statewide created 30 second PSAs on active living, healthy eating and living tobacco free. The fourth annual Youth Xchange awards were presented at a luncheon at the Ihilani on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
Congratulations to the finalists and winners of the Start Living Healthy PSA category!
Elementary Division
“Be Healthy and Exercise” – Waipahu Elementary School
“Eat Healthy, Eat Right” – Lunalilo Elementary School
“Be Smarter, Choose Water” – Pearl Ridge Elementary School **WINNER**
Middle School Division
“Split-Second Decisions” – Washington Middle School
“Jim” – Waianae Intermediate School
“Goodness of Fruits” – Kawananakoa Middle School **WINNER**
High School Division
“They’re Coming For You” – King Kekaulike High School
“15 Years” – Moanalua High School
“Same Difference” – Kamehameha Schools – Maui **WINNER**
For more information about the Olelo Youth Xchange Video Competition visit www.olelo.org.
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