News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                         May 23, 2012

Guys Caring for Kids Photo Contest

Just in time for Father’s Day, the third annual Guys Caring for Kids Photo Contest is now accepting submissions. The Photo Contest challenges individuals of all ages to capture the visual stories of men in caring relationships with children. Although men are getting much more involved in lives of children as fathers, uncles, grandfathers, friends, coaches and neighbours, the majority of images with children still features females. To increase the profile of the male role model in society, several organizations in Grey Bruce have come together to celebrate and encourage men’s roles in children’s lives.

Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Doing chores or daily activities together
• Playing
• Reading
• Doing homework
• Sports
• Cuddling

Prizes will be awarded for the winning submissions. Judged by award winning photographer James Masters, the 2011 contest featured a variety of entries that have been on display throughout Grey Bruce. The winning submissions can be viewed at Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services during the month of June or found at: http://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Family/Fathering/Photo_Contest/Index.htm

A downloadable registration form is available at the link above or can be picked up at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

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For more information:

Jason Weppler – Health Promoter

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1408

j.weppler@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca