Project Sunshine and UnitedHealth Group Bring Beach Party to East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence

  • Children’s Author and Sesame Street Alumna Sonia Manzano joined in activities; gave EHACE’s young members signed copies of her children’s book “No Dogs Allowed”

“A younger sibling suffered from asthma, so I know the impact this condition makes on the individual and also on the entire family,” said Sonia Manzano, children’s book author and Sesame Street alumna. “I'm happy to help Project Sunshine relieve some of the stress families endure. “Manzano read her book “No Dogs Allowed” to children enjoying a summer beach party at EHACE (East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence) (Photo: Project Sunshine).

  • “A younger sibling suffered from asthma, so I know the impact this condition makes on the individual and also on the entire family,” said Sonia Manzano, children’s book author and Sesame Street alumna. “I'm happy to help Project Sunshine relieve some of the stress families endure. “Manzano read her book “No Dogs Allowed” to children enjoying a summer beach party at EHACE (East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence) (Photo: Project Sunshine).

  • Michael McGuire, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of New York (right), and David Milich of UnitedHealthcare of Texas cheer on one of the children at Project Sunshine’s beach party at EHACE (East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence) (Photo: Project Sunshine).

NEW YORK--()--Children’s book author Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street, joined UnitedHealth Group volunteers at Project Sunshine’s “Party Time” event at the East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence (EHACE).

More than 40 young EHACE members joined in the summer-themed celebration complete with arts and crafts, face painting, games and healthy summer snacks. This “Party Time” event is one of several programs that Project Sunshine has created to bring hope and joy to young children and their family members while they are receiving education and counseling for pediatric asthma.

According to data from the New York State Department of Health, East Harlem has one of the highest asthma hospitalization rates among children ages 0-17, compared to other New York City neighborhoods. EHACE is committed to reducing the number of asthma-related hospitalizations by 50 percent, and increasing normal activity among children with poorly controlled asthma.

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Contacts

Project Sunshine
Caitlin Moses, 212-354-8035, ext, 208
caitlin@projectsunshine.org
or
UnitedHealthcare
Maria Gordon Shydlo, 914-933-4613
maria_g_shydlo@uhc.com

Release Summary

Children’s book author Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street, joined UnitedHealth Group volunteers at Project Sunshine’s “Party Time” event at the East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence.

Contacts

Project Sunshine
Caitlin Moses, 212-354-8035, ext, 208
caitlin@projectsunshine.org
or
UnitedHealthcare
Maria Gordon Shydlo, 914-933-4613
maria_g_shydlo@uhc.com