Crusade for Health Program Underway
Published on April 14, 2003 under A-League (A-League)
Indiana Blast News Release
INDIANAPOLIS, IN-The Indiana Blast have officially launched their Crusade for Health Program. Over the past week, several players from the Indiana Blast have visited schools across Central Indiana to share the word about making healthy lifestyle decisions.
As part of the Blast Education Program, the Crusade for Health school assembly program speaks to students on good nutrition, and how to say "NO" to drugs, tobacco and alcohol. A strong emphasis is also placed on the importance of teamwork and other character-building skills.
Blast midfielder James Prosser is heading up the program on behalf of MorSports, Inc. and the Indiana Blast. Prosser is in his third season with the Blast and graduated from Butler University with a Bachelors Degree in Education.
"The program is very valuable," said Prosser. "These kids are often captivated by the professional athlete which in turn gives us the ability to encourage positive lifestyle decisions."
The Crusade for Health program will be making several appearances across Central Indiana in the coming weeks:
-April 15th, Westlake Elementary School, Wayne Township
-April 16th, Garden City Elementary, Wayne Township
-April 29th, Delaware Trail Elementary, Brownsburg Township
-April 30th, Eastridge Elementary, Warren Township
The program is available to schools and organizations free of charge thanks to corporate and individual donations made through the Indiana Blast Soccer Foundation.
For more information on Crusade for Health, Blast and ME-TOBACCO FREE, or BLAST into READING, contact Blast Community Relations Director-Erin Lower at (317) 585-9203 or via the internet at erin@indianablast.com
SCRIMMAGE-The Blast are still undefeated in pre-season play after four games. The Blast blanked IUPUI Tuesday, August 8th by the score of 4-0 on a cold evening in Greenfield, IN. Midfielder Peter Baah scored two goals on the evening.
On Saturday, the Blast capped of the 1st Annual Showcase Indiana with a 1-0 victory over Notre Dame. James Prosser scored the lone goal against Notre Dame on a cross from Rodrigo Costa.
SPONSOR UPDATES-The Blast would like to welcome back Soccer Unlimited for the 2003 season as the Official Soccer Retailer of the Indiana Blast. Soccer Unlimited was voted 2002 Best Soccer Store in the Country and the Blast would agree. Visit any of the four locations throughout greater Indianapolis for your individual and team needs. For more information, call 317.848.4797.
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