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Walters to Make Two Anti-Bullying Stops

January 27, 2014 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


Rochester native and Knighthawks forward Joe Walters will take the team's anti-bullying message to two schools next week.

The anti-bullying program, which is brought to you by Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning and Wellington Steele & Associates, will make its first stop at the St. Kateri School. On Tuesday, January 28th, Walters will speak to 165 students, grades K through 6, at 2:00 p.m. at the school located at 445 Kings Highway South.

On Wednesday, January 29th, the Knighthawks forward will make his second stop, as he visits Siena Catholic Academy at 2617 East Ave. At 10:30 a.m., he will address 215 students, ranging in grades from 7 through 8.

During the two presentations, Walters will share his personal story of bullying and will present the students with the Knighthawks' "We Got Your Back" anti-bullying message.

"I look forward to speaking with the kids at St. Kateri School and Siena Catholic Academy. I feel honored that I have the opportunity to help and hopefully decrease the amount of bullying going on in schools," said Walters.

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 St. Kateri and the Siena Catholic Academy students will show their commitment to the "We Got Your Back" program by signing a banner at the conclusion of Walters' presentations.

The events are the 11th and 12th of the season for the Knighthawks, who have visited over 6,178 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 be on the road this weekend. but will return home to host the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. Tickets are currently available by calling the Rochester Knighthawks' office at (585) 454-4295.

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