Tampa kids helping kids through new joke books that help families pay for child medical expenses

Photo: The new UnitedHealthcare Foundation joke books are available on Amazon for $5.99 each and all of the jokes were submitted by kids to help other kids in need, with sales proceeds going toward children's medical grants.

Six children from Tampa joined other kids across Florida and the United States with joke book contributions that were included a recently released series of joke books. Produced by the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, sales of the books 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 and best of all, will bring smiles to kids and families who have the opportunity to apply for a medical grant and receive funding from the book sales.

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

Why did the mosquito cross the road?

He saw the blood bank across the street.

Submitted by Aum, “Cool Jokes for Summer”

What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?

Sneakers.

Submitted by Fred, “Cool Jokes for Summer”

Where did the horse go when he lost his tail?

The retail store.

Submitted by Gabby, “Eats, Treats & Sweets”

What’s the jam nobody likes?

Traffic jam.

Submitted by Faith, “Eats, Treats & Sweets”

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.