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Walters Brings Anti-Bullying Message to Rochester School

October 21, 2014 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


Rochester native and Rochester Knighthawks forward Joe Walters will take the team's "We Got Your Back" anti-bullying message to 400 students at Rochester Early College on Wednesday, October 22nd.

The anti-bullying presentation, brought to you by Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning and Wellington Steele, is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the school located at 200 Genesee St. Walters will share his personal story of bullying with the kids in grades 9 through 12.

The "We Got Your Back" program was created by Ann Marie Leonardi of Hurricanes Lacrosse and the Knighthawks adopted it at the beginning of their 2012 season. The Rochester students will show their commitment to the "We Got Your Back" program by signing a banner at the conclusion of Walters' presentation.

The Knighthawks have visited over 9,000 kids since the program started in October 2012. If you would like to learn more about the Knighthawks anti-bullying program, go to http://www.knighthawks.com/antibullying .

The Knighthawks will open their 21st season on Saturday, January 3rd against the rival Toronto Rock at The Blue Cross Arena. Rochester will celebrate its latest NLL Championship by raising the 2014 Championship Banner. To experience the excitement of Knighthawks lacrosse, call (585) 454-4295 (HAWK) or go online to www.knighthawks.com to purchase your season tickets today.

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