What Are the Negative Impacts When Children Don’t Get Equal Access to Youth Sports in Central Florida? The Give Kids Sports Town Hall on FM 96.9 The Game will Raise Awareness
Central Florida Leaders Will Join the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation to Discuss these Critical Issues
Orlando, FL October 15, 2020- Youth sports programs can create a lifetime of healthy habits on and off the field for our children and teens. Unfortunately, economic barriers are leaving too many young people sidelined in Central Florida, unable to take part in youth sports programs. These obstacles leave some young athletes missing out on opportunities to build character, learn about teamwork and self-discipline, make new friends, stay physically and mentallly fit, and to develop lifelong healthy habits.
The Give Kids Sports Town Hall will raise awareness about these challenges so our community can focus on solving these issues. FM 96.9 The Game (iHeartMedia) will lead a live broadcast to discuss these important community issues on Friday, October 23rd from 5 PM to 6 PM. The Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation and its Give Kids Sports Program are sponsoring this event. Experts and community leaders serving as panelists for this live broadcast include:
- Teresa Jacobs/ Chair, Orange County School Board
- Stan Van Gundy/ Former Orlando Magic Head Coach
- Donnie Jones/ Stetson University Basketball Head Coach
- Randy S. Schwartzberg, M.D./ President, Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation
- Dan Cross/ Founder, Athlete Connections Foundation
- Town Hall hosted by Brandon Kravitz/ FM 96.9 The Game
“All kids should be able to participate in any type of sport they want, regardless of their background,” says Randy S. Schwartzberg, M.D., President of the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation. “The Give Kids Sports Town Hall will raise awareness about what happens when children don’t get equal access to youth sports, so our community leaders can work together to solve these problems.”
Dr. Schwartzberg is now available for media interviews ahead of this important event.
About the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation
Founded in 2012, the focus of the 501(c)(3) Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation is providing resources to help get and keep kids in the game. Its Give Kids Sports Program has empowered thousands of children in Central Florida to take part in youth sports programs with the Foundation’s financial support.
The Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation also raises dollars for orthopaedic injury prevention, education and research. The Foundation also offers scholarships and grants each year to students pursuing sports medicine-related careers.