Sports stats



AFL I Cleveland Gladiators

Gladiators to Help Build Playground in Cleveland Community

August 7, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Gladiators are pleased to announce their role in building a playground on Cleveland's near west side on Friday, August 8, teaming with the partnership formed between the iconic soft drink KOOL-AID and KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization based out of Washington D.C.

KOOL-AID and KaBOOM! partnered on May 27, 2008 and will build 24 playgrounds in cities around the country, provide grants toward building 20 more, and work with local communities, parents and children to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles.

KOOL-AID has also created a partnership with hip-hop pioneer Joseph Simmons (a.k.a. Reverend Run), who will serve as the new brand ambassador for the KOOL-AID KaBOOM! initiative. He and his family will don hard hats and wield shovels as they join the brand on local community build sites. Additionally, KOOL-AID will include Reverend Run in POS displays and other promotions, and he will speak directly to consumers about healthy lifestyle choices and the benefits of play.

The Gladiators front office staff will be joined by DE JOE MINUCCI, offensive coordinator BRIAN PARTLOW and the 2008 AFL Coach of the Year MIKE WILPOLT. The playground will be built at Nueva Luz Church of the Nazarene, 2226 W. 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102. The build will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.



Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from August 7, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central