UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) launched an exciting and
kindhearted new series of children’s books aimed at empowering and
encouraging young readers to overcome personal challenges.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation launched a new series of children's books aimed at empowering and encouraging young readers to overcome personal challenges. The first book in the "Oliver & Hope" series, "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure," is available online for purchase at www.UHCCF.org (Photo: UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation).
The first book in the “Oliver & Hope” series, “Oliver & Hope’s Amusing
Adventure,” is available online for purchase at www.UHCCF.org.
The 32-page, hand-illustrated book tells the story of a lovable bear,
Oliver, and a spirited butterfly, Hope, encountering and overcoming
challenges during a journey of imagination. “Oliver & Hope’s Amusing
Adventure” is the first book in a series that focuses on the
importance of resiliency, creative problem-solving and encouragement.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will fund UHCCF medical grants, which
help families pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not
fully covered, by a commercial health insurance plan. Since its founding
in 1999, the UHCCF has funded more than 6,000 medical grants totaling
more than $18 million.
“The Oliver & Hope series offers fun and inspiring stories for both
parents and children, but just as important, proceeds from the books
will provide financial support for families in need across the country,”
said UHCCF President Matt Peterson. “Just as the characters are
resilient in the face of challenges throughout their journey, that same
sense of resiliency is what we hope to inspire among the children and
families we are committed to helping.”
The Oliver and Hope characters host their own page on the UHCCF website, Oliver
& Hope’s Clubhouse (www.UHCCF.org/oliverandhope),
which features a free audiobook version of “Oliver & Hope’s Amusing
Adventure,” activities, games, and an opportunity for children
and parents to create a closer connection to these loveable characters,
while being inspired in the process.
“Oliver & Hope’s Amazing Adventure” was written by Meg Cadts and
illustrated by Samantha Fitch. Meg Cadts is the pen name for the UHCCF
team of writers and contributors – represented by taking the first
letter of the first name of each member of the eight-person team.
For more information and to order the book, “Oliver & Hope’s Amusing
Adventure,” visit www.UHCCF.org.
Shoppers can buy one book for $16.95; or for $33.90, shoppers can buy
two books and donate one of them to a grant recipient, library or
doctor’s office.
About UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
The
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
public charity that strives to enhance either the clinical condition or
quality of life of children who have health care needs not covered, or
not fully covered, by their commercial health benefit plan. UHCCF
provides medical grants of up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000
lifetime maximum per child) for costs associated with medical services
and equipment. UHCCF’s funding is provided by contributions from
individuals, corporations and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) employees.
Donations to help provide assistance are deeply appreciated. To apply,
donate or learn more, please visit www.UHCCF.org.
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