NEW ORLEANS – The newest football star to play on an AstroTurf® field is First Lady Michelle Obama.
The NFL’s Play 60 campaign made a stop at Brock Elementary School in New Orleans last Wednesday. The event boasted such luminaries as the First Lady, Taylor Swift, Eddie George, and Deuce McAllister.
The Play 60 campaign is designed to tackle childhood obesity by getting kids active through in-school, afterschool and team-based programs, online-targeted outreach on NFLRUSH.com, and many partnerships with like-minded organizations.
AstroTurf®, the leader in the synthetic turf industry, created the field that accompanies the Play 60 program on visits throughout the country.
“We’re proud to have been associated with such a great program that is making a difference in the lives of children throughout our country,” said Bryan Peeples, President of AstroTurf®. “It’s also pretty cool that Mrs. Obama showed some nifty moves on the field and encouraged the kids.”
Mrs. Obama played football with the kids in attendance and gave them some words of wisdom regarding a healthy lifestyle.
"We want you guys to grow up strong and healthy," Mrs. Obama told the children. "Anyone can be smart and funny, but if you're not in good health, we know that you will have a hard way to go."
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