National School Backpack Awareness Day
Good luck, and get out the backpack safety message to your community!
Re: September 19th is National School Backpack Awareness Day [45 seconds] September 19th is National School Backpack Awareness Day. Each year over 5,000 school children go to emergency rooms because of injuries related to over-weighted backpacks and in a recent study 60% of school age children reported chronic back pain related to heavy backpacks. Occupational therapists recommend that a student's backpack weighs no more than 15% of their body weight. On September 19th occupational therapists around the area will be weighing in backpacks at schools to make sure students are not carrying too much. Look out for occupational therapists in your local school, and remember, “Pack it Right, Wear it Light!” to prevent injury. For more information on National Backpack Awareness Day and how occupational therapy can help you or your family, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.aota.org . ### [30 seconds] September 19th is National School Backpack Awareness Day. Over 60% of school age children report chronic back pain related to heavy backpacks. Occupational therapists recommend that a student's backpack weighs no more than 15% of their body weight. On September 19th occupational therapists around the area will be weighing in backpacks at schools to make sure students are not carrying too much. As you get ready for the school year, remember “Pack it Right, Wear it Light!” to prevent injury. For more information on how occupational therapy can help you or your family, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.aota.org . ### [10 seconds] September 19th is National School Backpack Awareness Day. How heavy is your backpack? For more information on preventing chronic back pain, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.aota.org .
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Below
are sample public service announcements for you to distribute to your
local radio and TV stations and newspapers. Feel free to customize
them to fit your particular event. Remember: a 45 second spot
should be no more than 150 words, a 30 second spot should be no more
than 110 words, and a 10 second spot should be no more than 35 words. 
