Up and Running mentors were excited to see the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s fitness program receive national recognition.  Pictured left to right are Gina Apple, Indian Creek Elementary; Pam Day, My Community Gets Healthy coordinator; Christie Love, Executive Director, Lawrence Township School Foundation; Alan Burrell, Belzer Middle School; Luann Moberg, Brook Park Elementary.

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson presented the Lawrence Township School Foundation with a “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future Champion Award”. The award recognizes programs throughout the nation that are addressing childhood obesity prevention by helping kids stay active. Dr. Galson presented the award on May 28th at a news conference at Douglas Park.

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