Miami kids help other kids through new joke books

Miami area children have joined kids across Florida and the United States with joke book contributions that were included a recently released series of joke books that will raise funds to help families pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by a commercial health insurance plan.

Designed to appeal to all ages and bring laughter and enjoyment to kids and adults, the three books – Cool Jokes for Summer; Sweets, Treats & Eats; and Holidays, Celebrations & Birthday Jokes – each include more than 300 hilarious jokes. Many of these will bring back fond childhood memories, and best of all, the book sales will fund UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation child medical grants for families in Florida and across the country

The books are ideal for children ages 4 to 12, but can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Sample jokes, submitted by local kids include:

When is a birthday cake like a golf ball?

When it’s been sliced.

Submitted by Kareem, Weston, Fla., “Birthday, Holiday & Celebration Jokes”

What kind of music did pilgrim’s like?

Plymouth Rock!

Submitted by Sofia, Miami Lakes, Fla., “Birthday, Holiday & Celebration Jokes”

How long should an elf’s legs be?

Just long enough to reach the ground!

Submitted by Salma, Weston, Fla., “Birthday, Holiday & Celebration Jokes”

Books are available on Amazon for $5.99 each, and all of the jokes were submitted by kids to help other kids in need.

“We’re all familiar with the wise adage that laughter is the best medicine, and so is the comfort in knowing that your child’s medical condition is being treated and paid for,” said Matt Peterson, president of UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. “These kid-inspired joke books will bring many laughs and will help many families struggling with medical costs.”

In 2014, UHCCF released its first joke book, Little Book-Big Laughs. The foundation released two more joke books the following year. In addition to joke books, UHCCF publishes and sells the award-winning Oliver & Hope™ storybooks, also available at Amazon. Proceeds from all UHCCF books fund UHCCF child medical grants for families across the United States.

For more information, visit www.UHCCF.org.

About UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their parents’ commercial health insurance plan. Families can receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum per child), and do not need to have insurance through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible. UHCCF was founded in 1999. Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded more than 14,000 grants valued at over $37 million to children and their families across the United States. UHCCF’s funding is provided by contributions from individuals, corporations and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) employees. To apply for a grant, donate or learn more, please visit UHCCF.org.