GSEM Gold Award Project Catalog

Healthy Living Expo

Project Details: Concerned with the lack of sufficient knowledge of health risks and preventative healthcare practices to maintain physical and mental well being, Grace set out to increase health literacy in her community with her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She teamed up with local businesses and healthcare professionals to host a health expo and blood drive to offer screenings to people in her area. She invited health-related businesses, as well as experts in audiology, chiropractic work, mental health counseling, senior fitness and emergency aid/CPR. Grace also created a temporary collection box for glasses and hearing aids to be donated to the Lions Club and she partnered with ImpactLife to hold a blood drive for local hospitals. To advertise the event, she made a website highlighting what she learned through her research to help disperse critical information in the future. Ultimately, Grace connected with many adults in her local community during the health expo, helping them gain valuable preventative healthcare information.

Gold Award Girl Scout: Grace D., Juliette

Issue: Many people lack sufficient knowledge of health risks and preventative healthcare practices to maintain adequate physical and mental well-being. Root Cause: The lack of knowledge is due to inconsistent/minimal screenings, checkups, or counseling used to detect anomalies. Measurability: Grace kept track of the number of attendees, as well as using a survey to gage feedback. Sustainability: The website will be given to the President of the Science Counsel club at Lafayette High School, who will maintain and update as needed.