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Ali MaCall Jenkins, a 7th grader at Mapleton Junior High, has been awarded 1st place honors in the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Radiation Control's 2014 National Radon Poster Contest. Ali entitled her poster: “Stop Radon Before it Stops You or Someone You Love!” Ali’s inspiration undoubtedly came from her aunt who lived with her family and then passed away from cancer. It bothered Ali to know that radon is the second leading cause of cancer so she shared her talents to bring awareness to people about the dangers of radon. Families should have homes tested for radon because it’s a silent danger—it’s odorless, tasteless, you can’t see it or hear it, and it can be in your home and hurt those you love.
Judges narrowed nearly 700 entries down to 75. Artwork was then displayed on the department’s website for public voting during October. Ali’s poster will now be entered in the National Radon Poster Contest. Ali received $300 in cash and a chance to visit with Governor Herbert. Her success also results in MJHS receiving a check for $500.
To see Ali’s winning artwork and learn more about the dangers of radon poisoning, please visit the following links:
http://www.radiationcontrol.utah.gov/RADON/posters/2014/2014ContestWinners.htm
http://www.utahcountyonline.org/Dept2/Health/Health%20Promotion/Environmental%20Health%20Ed/Home.asp
The MOST important part of this contest is to encourage parents of students to test their homes for radon. Utah County Health Department sells low-cost test kits and they will teach you how to use them. It's been found in 1 in 3 homes in Utah and is linked to lung cancer. For additional information about radon, call 801-851-7509.