United Way, the Detroit Lions, and the American Heart Association Help Youth Get Fit at the 9TH Annual Hometown Huddle on Tuesday, October 23
Press Release
MEDIA CONTACTS:
The Detroit Lions: United Way for Southeastern Michigan:
Kim Doverspike, (810) 602-1140 Cara I. Belton, 313-226-9484 or 313-520-8454
Laura L. Rodwan, 313-226-9484 or 313-477-2750
Kids from Local Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan to Benefit
DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2007—United Way for Southeastern Michigan is teaming up with the Detroit Lions, the American Heart Association and the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan for the 9th Annual Hometown Huddle to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Dick and Sandy Dauch Campus, home of the new NFL/Youth Education Town - Boys & Girls Club, located at 16500 Tireman Street in Detroit. The Lions long-standing association with Hometown Huddle is one of the longest-running and most visible charitable collaborations of its kind. Detroit Lions players, volunteers and local area youth will build a $65,000 fitness trail project.
The National Football League, in partnership with the American Heart Association, has also created “What Moves U,” a national campaign to inspire kids to become more physically active.
Detroit is one of 32 cities participating in Hometown Huddle. Once a year, NFL teams join forces with United Way for a national day of community service. NFL players from each of the 32 teams put down their shoulder pads and pick up a paintbrush, a box of canned goods or a spatula to lend a hand to members of their communities.
Spearheading the Detroit Lions efforts in this year’s Hometown Huddle is defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and many of his teammates from the defensive line. Rogers, the Lions’ 340-pound, two-time Pro Bowl standout, organized his linemates to help defray the expenses of the fitness trail. The tentative list of fellow defensive linemen joining Rogers in the fitness trail construction on Tuesday will be Ikaika Alama-Francis, Shaun Cody, Jared DeVries, Langston Moore, Cory Redding, Salomon Solano and Dewayne White. Other Lions tentatively scheduled to attend Tuesday are running backs Jon Bradley and T.J. Duckett, wide receivers Ron Bellamy and Mike Furrey, offensive tackle George Foster and Blaine Saipaia, punter Nick Harris, linebacker Alex Lewis, and quarterback Dan Orlovsky
In Detroit, this year’s project involves the completion of a fitness trail that features ten individual stations, including: leg-stretch, chin-up, step-up, balance beam, knee-raise, sit-up, high jump, spring-up, push-up and hand walk. The trail surrounds the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Field, located at the Gardenview Estates, a Detroit Housing Commission – HUD major redevelopment initiative (at the intersections of Joy, Tireman and the Southfield Freeway) in Detroit.
For more information, contact or visit www.uwsem.org.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases in local communities throughout America. These diseases devastate millions of people of all ages and claim nearly 950,000 lives a year.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
The Detroit Lions: United Way for Southeastern Michigan:
Kim Doverspike, (810) 602-1140 Cara I. Belton, 313-226-9484 or 313-520-8454
Laura L. Rodwan, 313-226-9484 or 313-477-2750
Kids from Local Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan to Benefit
DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2007—United Way for Southeastern Michigan is teaming up with the Detroit Lions, the American Heart Association and the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan for the 9th Annual Hometown Huddle to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Dick and Sandy Dauch Campus, home of the new NFL/Youth Education Town - Boys & Girls Club, located at 16500 Tireman Street in Detroit. The Lions long-standing association with Hometown Huddle is one of the longest-running and most visible charitable collaborations of its kind. Detroit Lions players, volunteers and local area youth will build a $65,000 fitness trail project.
The National Football League, in partnership with the American Heart Association, has also created “What Moves U,” a national campaign to inspire kids to become more physically active.
"The NFL and the Lions have enjoyed a rewarding relationship with United Way for more than three decades,” said Tim Pendell, Detroit Lions Senior Director of Community Affairs. “We are excited about this opportunity to bring together our long-standing partners to promote the importance of physical education among our community’s youth.”
Detroit is one of 32 cities participating in Hometown Huddle. Once a year, NFL teams join forces with United Way for a national day of community service. NFL players from each of the 32 teams put down their shoulder pads and pick up a paintbrush, a box of canned goods or a spatula to lend a hand to members of their communities.
Spearheading the Detroit Lions efforts in this year’s Hometown Huddle is defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and many of his teammates from the defensive line. Rogers, the Lions’ 340-pound, two-time Pro Bowl standout, organized his linemates to help defray the expenses of the fitness trail. The tentative list of fellow defensive linemen joining Rogers in the fitness trail construction on Tuesday will be Ikaika Alama-Francis, Shaun Cody, Jared DeVries, Langston Moore, Cory Redding, Salomon Solano and Dewayne White. Other Lions tentatively scheduled to attend Tuesday are running backs Jon Bradley and T.J. Duckett, wide receivers Ron Bellamy and Mike Furrey, offensive tackle George Foster and Blaine Saipaia, punter Nick Harris, linebacker Alex Lewis, and quarterback Dan Orlovsky
In Detroit, this year’s project involves the completion of a fitness trail that features ten individual stations, including: leg-stretch, chin-up, step-up, balance beam, knee-raise, sit-up, high jump, spring-up, push-up and hand walk. The trail surrounds the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Field, located at the Gardenview Estates, a Detroit Housing Commission – HUD major redevelopment initiative (at the intersections of Joy, Tireman and the Southfield Freeway) in Detroit.
“Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan is very grateful to all of our partners for their commitment and support in offering Detroit youth a positive, healthy opportunity to improve their health, well-being and future lifestyle,” said Len Krichko, President and CEO.
“We know that kids today are not getting enough physical and outdoor activity. United Way is proud to participate in this project that specifically addresses that basic need,” said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “This is a win-win partnership between organizations that are committed to mentoring and developing youth, and it is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished when we all work together.”
For more information, contact or visit www.uwsem.org.
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United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases in local communities throughout America. These diseases devastate millions of people of all ages and claim nearly 950,000 lives a year.
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