Knighthawks' Joe Walters Launching "Healthy Hawks"
July 31, 2014 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release
Rochester native and Knighthawks forward Joe Walters will be back in the community with the debut of the Rochester Knighthawks' new healthy living program, "Healthy Hawks."
"I am extremely passionate about eating healthy and getting active, so I am really looking forward to getting started with Healthy Hawks," said Walters, who will do three appearances next week. "It should be a lot of fun and I think the kids will really enjoy it."
Healthy Hawks, which is sponsored by UR Medicine and Power Train Sports Institute, is a program designed to educate students on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This program includes a presentation by Joe Walters, along with a question and answer session. Students will receive booklets containing health facts, ways to stay active, recipes, a poster, and a voucher good for a Rochester Knighthawks home game.
Walters will kick off the program on Monday, August 4th at Camp Eastman. The three-time NLL Champion will speak to 50 kids at 2:00 p.m. at the camp at 1558 Lakeshore Blvd.
On Tuesday, August 5th, the Knighthawks forward will make his second stop as he visits a Gates summer camp at 9:30 a.m. Walters will talk with 100 kids during the event at 160 Spencerport Rd.
Walters will be making his third and final stop of the week at Monroe2-Orleans BOCES School on Wednesday August 6th. He will spread his message to 70 students at 10:00 a.m. at the school at 200 Alcott Rd.
If you would like to learn more or request a Knighthawks' Healthy Hawks appearance, please go to www.knighthawks.com/healthyhawks or contact the Knighthawks office at (5850) 454-4295, ext. 3041.
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