Photos by Dave Silverman – On the evening of May 9th, the Stars Among Us Gala was hosted by New England Dairy & Food Council (NEDFC) at the Putnam Club in Gillette Stadium. The fundraising gala was held to celebrate 10 years of Fuel Up to Play 60 in New England, and to honor those whose …
Guest blog by Kathy Leslie, Health Teacher & Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor at Martin Kellogg Middle School. Last April we held our first ever pizza challenge at Martin Kellogg Middle School in Newington, Connecticut. One afternoon after school, our group of Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) students rolled up their sleeves and put on their …
This season, the New England Dairy & Food Council (NEDFC) will be rooting for their new Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador #43, defensive back and special teamer for the New England Patriots, Nate Ebner! NEDFC and the New England Patriots are partners in the national in-school physical fitness and nutrition program Fuel Up to …
The reward celebration was attended by 29 schools in New England, as well as special guests New England Patriots Player Nate Ebner and several New England Dairy Farmers! — The doors of the Putman Club opened at 9:45AM sharp last Friday morning to welcome over 90 students, plus school staff and other guests, to a Fuel Up to Play 60 Celebration at Gillette …
Dear New England Dairy Farmers, First of all, thank you for being a farmer. Farming is not something that everyone can do, and the fact that you have invested your life into a job so helpful, providing, and fulfilling is inspiring to me, and many others. I would like to thank you with my whole …
We recently asked our Student Ambassadors here in New England to share some of the coolest things they’ve done as part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) program… But first, what is a Student and State Ambassador? Student Ambassadors are champions of health and wellness in their school communities. They are also student …
Our Vermont State Ambassador, Travis Pepin, recently participated in a Fuel Up to Play 60 Kickoff event at his school. The Kickoff was held during the school’s open house to get students and faculty excited about the Fuel Up to Play 60 program in the new year. But that’s not all. Travis and his classmates also toured a local farm as part of …
What’s it like to be a state ambassador? We’re rolling out the red carpet to introduce you to our five Fuel Up to Play 60 State Ambassadors throughout New England. Check out Prescott! So far, what has been your favorite thing about being involved in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program? My favorite thing about the …
What’s it like to be a state ambassador? We’re rolling out the red carpet to introduce you to our five Fuel Up to Play 60 State Ambassadors throughout New England. Check out Connor! Why did you want to become a Fuel Up to Play 60 State Ambassador? To help get the students in my school …
What’s it like to be a state ambassador? We’re rolling out the red carpet to introduce you to our five Fuel Up to Play 60 State Ambassadors throughout New England. Check out Bree! My experience at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit was amazing! There were so many great and inspirational activities to …