Kodu and a contest for kids from Microsoft

Have you heard of Kodu?  If not, then you will shortly. It's a programming language designed to help kids learn how to create games.  Currently, Microsoft is running a contest for kids ages 9-17 (ok...kids and teens). Games created using Kodu run on the Xbox. By entering the contest, kids can win Microsoft Office 2010. If they win the grand prize, they can win $5000 for themselves and their school.

Cause Marketing Forum

The big prize from Cause Marketing Forum and AOL 365: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive the opportunity to have their organization’s message featured on the home page of AOL for up to 24 consecutive hours on a date to be determined by Sponsors between June 3, 2011 and December 31, 2011 (approximate retail value $60,000). 

What you have to do: 1) A short essay on how your cause-related initiative would leverage this exposure

2) The power of the three lines of copy and image you submit.

End date: April 15th (tax day). 

Start date: March 8th

Contact: Sara.Bennet@teamaol.com