Over 10 NFL Alumni including O.J. McDuffie, Mark Duper and Mike Williams, other athletes
and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to Greet Attendees and Sign Autographs
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline will serve as the Grand Marshal of the Omega XL® Caring For Kids Day on January 30, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., it was announced today. The event, which will be hosted by the NFL Alumni and Great HealthWorks, will be held at Esplanade Park (401 SW 2nd Street) in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, and all proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association of Broward County. Over 10 NFL alumni including O.J. McDuffie, Mark Duper, and Mike Williams, other athletes, and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will greet attendees and sign autographs. R&B and Hip Hop artist Vaughn Anthony will perform.
Omega XL Caring for Kids Day will include a 5K(3.1 Miles) Race for running enthusiasts and a One Mile Family Fitness Walk that will be child and dog friendly. Registration for the 5K Race will begin at 7:00 a.m. The 5K Race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the One Mile Family Fitness Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K run is FREE until January 20th. The One Mile Family Fitness Walk and Kids Fair are free to the public. Omega XL Caring for Kids Day will also offer race awards, a chance to meet former and current NFL players, a kid’s fair, vendors and many more family-friendly activities. Participants and attendees are asked to visit www.caringforkidsday.com for more information and to register for the race.
“One of the key elements to creating this event was to provide an opportunity to raise money for a worthwhile cause while bringing awareness to children who suffer from the effects of heart conditions,” said Great HealthWorks CEO and Founder Ken Meares. “The Omega XL Caring for Kids Day will give families a chance to participate in fitness activities and learn about healthy living. We appreciate the NFL Alumni’s efforts and their crusade in Caring for Kids. We believe that passion will make this a special fan event that we hope will become an annual tradition.”
Great HealthWorks Inc. is the manufacturer of Omega XL, a completely natural super food made from the oil of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel (perna canaliculus). Omega XL contains a unique combination of 30 different fatty acids that has shown to improve swelling, stiffness, bronchial tightness, allergy symptoms and pain due to inflammatory related conditions.
The NFL Alumni is a nonprofit organization composed primarily of former professional football players who have joined together to advocate for key issues affecting retired players such as medical, financial and career-transition needs in addition to supporting youth charities. The NFL Alumni advances its motto of “Caring for Kids” and “Caring for our Own” from its national headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and an additional 27 chapters located across the country.
The American Heart Association is committed to fighting heart disease and stroke and raising awareness of these diseases. Part of their mission is focusing on specific causes designed to help people achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle. Each of the American Heart Association’s initiatives reaches out to the public with resources and information to help them take positive action. For information, please call the American Heart Association of Broward County or visit www.americanheart.org .