Danya International, Inc., Launches Back2Class Web site

Silver Spring, MD (October 18, 2004) — Danya International, Inc. (Danya), is launching the Back2Class Web site (www.back2class.com), a site designed as a resource for teachers, parents, and students to learn more about school reentry for kids with cancer. Danya, a Silver Spring-based health communications firm, created the site with input from a team of experts in the field, including parents, children, teachers, and researchers. The site development was funded by the National Cancer Institute under the Small Business Innovation Research program.

The Back2Class Web site provides a wealth of information, ranging from common types of childhood cancer, the school experience for children with cancer and their classmates and teachers, and other related issues for teachers, parents, and students. Teachers are offered helpful information on how to address the common anxieties of returning children and their classmates, tips and suggestions on how to structure the classroom and school day to help children overcome the common challenges associated with returning to school during or after cancer treatments, and several ideas for class activities to foster understanding and acceptance among classmates. Parents will learn about tips and discussion points to help make their child's return to school easier for everyone, find suggestions on how to care for themselves and their other children during this stressful time, and can also read stories of hope and success from parents and other family members of children with cancer. Finally, students can learn more about childhood cancer, see what it's like to go back to school after cancer treatment, make friends with other kids with cancer, and play interactive flash games designed to test their knowledge and teach them new things about childhood cancer and going back to school. This Web site also includes message boards, links and book resources, and product information.

About Danya International, Inc.

Danya creates, delivers, and evaluates innovative behavior change strategies that empower people of all ages and from all walks of life to live healthier and better educated lives. The company provides breakthrough services in the areas of public health communication, research and evaluation, information technology, education and training, program management support, and health product development. Founded on the guiding principles of integrity, quality, and creativity, Danya helps its public and private-sector clients to develop research-based tools and campaigns that communicate clear, concise, and effective health messages across all media forms. Founded in 1996, Danya is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. To learn more about the company, visit www.danya.com.