Washington Poison Center Announces 2024 Story Contest Winner
SEATTLE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's nonprofit service for free medical advice on poisoning and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the winner of its 18th annual Poison Prevention Contest: Bella Mata, an 8th grade student from Burien, Washington.
- SEATTLE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's nonprofit service for free medical advice on poisoning and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the winner of its 18th annual Poison Prevention Contest: Bella Mata, an 8th grade student from Burien, Washington.
- The WAPC's contest invited students in Kindergarten through 8th grade to submit short stories on household poisoning scenarios, poison prevention strategies, and the WAPC's role in supporting health and safety.
- Bella's submission " Citrus Lemonade " tells the story of Benny, a five year old who mistakes citrus window cleaning solution for lemonade.
- Bella ends the story by providing simple strategies to prevent similar accidents: using Mr. Yuk stickers and storing harmful products safely.