Among the fans cheering on the Packers at this Sunday's game will be 35 fourth-graders from the Green Bay Packers Fit Kids wellness program, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Today, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced the winners of its Green Bay Packers Fit Kids Ticket Giveaway Contest. Each winning student was awarded two tickets to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field – one for the student and one for the accompanying parent or guardian. The students will also have the opportunity to go on the field before the game to record a video message that will air on the Lambeau Field TundraVision video boards during the game.
To enter the contest, the students had to write an essay or make a poster that describes what they do to stay healthy. Winners were selected by random drawing. Pictures of the winning entries can be viewed and downloaded at http://anthemwi.tumblr.com.
The Fit Kids Ticket Giveaway is a part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's ongoing work with the Packers to raise awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles and bring positive health messages to Wisconsin classrooms.
"We're proud to join with the Green Bay Packers for the third consecutive year to promote healthy habits across Wisconsin," said Larry Schreiber, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin. "The 35 winners attending the game on Sunday have demonstrated a commitment to active lifestyles and good nutrition, and we are excited to welcome them to Lambeau Field."
Fit Kids is a free, year-long fourth-grade curriculum for public schools in Wisconsin designed to promote healthy living by focusing on the physical, nutritional and social aspects of good health. Teachers and school district officials can learn more about Fit Kids and can register their classrooms by visiting www.Packers.com/FitKids.
The winners and their home towns are: Grace McQuiston, Alma; Abby Klink, Arlington; Cecilia Bruce-DeMuri and Thomas Schroeder, Berlin; Cody Carrico, Clintonville; Josie Thomas, Cross Plains; Randy Borkhuis, Elkhorn; Thomas Moede, Emerald; Eva Smith, Glenwood City; Erik Kalkofen, Goodman; Sharon Wilkins, Grafton; Lydia Wanish, Green Bay; Kyle Gouin, Hartland; Meg Tarrell, Highland; Mercy Salzwedel, Benn Tuttle and Dominic Willcome, Marshfield; Sierra Strom, Mosinee; Ellie Frisch, Middleton; Courtney Durrah Jr., Milwaukee; Olivia Schneider, Nashotah; Eastyn Dwight, Niagara; Eva Steitzer, Oconomowoc; Carson Kramer, Oconto; Kendra Felch, Pittsville; Lexi Patchin, Portage; Alannah Campbell and Hayley Purifay, Reedsburg; Alexis McBain, Richland Center; Meadow Salgado, Shawano; Fiona Skwierawski, Shorewood; Brody Dion, Stoughton; Gabriel Beltz, Watertown; and Alexis Fox and Shaela London, Winneconne.
About Green Bay Packers Fit Kids, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Fit Kids was developed in 2004 by several educators in the Green Bay Area Public School District, with support from the Green Bay Packers, CBS 5 WFRV-TV and the Karma Group. Several other districts adopted the program for the 2005-06 school year and in 2006-07 the program rolled out statewide. Since 2011, the program has been supported statewide by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin
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