{"id":116360,"date":"2005-05-10T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2005-05-10T16:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/be-a-champion-foundation-launches-be-a-champion-program-encouraging-americans-to-get-physically-and-mentally-fit\/"},"modified":"2005-05-10T12:58:00","modified_gmt":"2005-05-10T16:58:00","slug":"be-a-champion-foundation-launches-be-a-champion-program-encouraging-americans-to-get-physically-and-mentally-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/be-a-champion-foundation-launches-be-a-champion-program-encouraging-americans-to-get-physically-and-mentally-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Be A Champion Foundation Launches ‘Be A Champion Program,’ Encouraging Americans to Get Physically and Mentally Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS SOURCE: Be a Champion Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Be A Champion Foundation (www.beachampion.org), a San Diego based not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting national fitness, today announced the launch of their Be A Champion Program, a year-round effort to support President Bush’s challenge to encourage better health and well being in our communities. The Be A Champion Program will kick off for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month this May.<\/p>\n

“We began with the idea of helping young athletes understand the value of focusing on being a champion in athletics, academics, and in their communities as well,” said Steven Hayes, Executive Director of the Be A Champion Foundation. “The national launch of the Be A Champion Program will incorporate physical activity and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The Program will also include mentoring, leadership\/character development, reading literacy, readiness in math\/science, and scholarships.”<\/p>\n

Some of the collaborative partners involved with the Be A Champion Program include boys and girls clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, Little League, Pop Warner, PAL, Youth Track Clubs, high school athletic programs, and Special Olympics. In addition, a line of trademark “Be A Champion” apparel, specialty items, and educational materials will be introduced during National Fitness Month to support The Be A Champion Foundation’s fundraising efforts.<\/p>\n

Project Coordinators are still needed to assist in designated cities across the nation in the implementation of a variety of community based programs in conjunction with this national initiative. The Be A Champion Foundation welcomes corporate partners, community leaders, as well as college level and professional athletes who endorse the President’s Challenge to be a champion in all you do.<\/p>\n

For more information please visit: www.beachampion.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

News issued by: Be a Champion Foundation<\/p>\n

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Original Story ID: (358) :: 2005-05-0510-002<\/small><\/p>\n

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NEWS SOURCE: Be a Champion Foundation<\/strong> | Published: 2005-05-10 12:58:00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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