Alltroo Rally Also Offers a Chance to Win a
Trip to Super Bowl LIX in New
Orleans
DETROIT, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the momentum and
community spirit ignited by the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Sports
Commission and non-profit GENYOUth have teamed up in an exciting
initiative! This collaboration aims to create equitable opportunity
for physical activity and sport among Detroit youth, while offering football fans the
chance to win a trip to the most anticipated event of the year --
Super Bowl LIX in the vibrant city of New
Orleans in February 2025.
![The Detroit Sports Commission and GENYOUth have teamed up on an exciting initiative that will create equitable opportunity for physical activity and sport among Detroit youth, while offering football fans the chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February 2025. Funds raised through professional fundraising platform Alltroo will help provide NFL FLAG-In-School kits to all middle schools in the Detroit area. To learn more and get a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl, visit Alltroo.com/flag. The Detroit Sports Commission and GENYOUth have teamed up on an exciting initiative that will create equitable opportunity for physical activity and sport among Detroit youth, while offering football fans the chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February 2025. Funds raised through professional fundraising platform Alltroo will help provide NFL FLAG-In-School kits to all middle schools in the Detroit area. To learn more and get a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl, visit Alltroo.com/flag.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2467302/Jim_Dedmon_1.jpg)
Funds raised through professional fundraising platform Alltroo
will help provide NFL FLAG-In-School kits to all middle schools in
Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. This transformative
initiative will not only create opportunities for students to play
and enjoy flag football, but it will also ignite their passion for
sport, paving the way for them to pursue it through local NFL FLAG
leagues. Moreover, this effort supports the Detroit Sports
Commission's broader goal of fostering an inclusive and empowering
environment for girls in sports.
"By equipping schools with these vital resources, we are
planting the seeds of athletic dreams and lifelong fitness. Every
kit represents a chance for a student to discover their potential,
build teamwork skills, and develop a love for the game," said
Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of
GENYOUth. "It's about more than just playing a sport; it's about
shaping future leaders, building community, and inspiring the next
generation to reach for greatness both on and off the field!"
NFL FLAG-In-School fuels interest and engagement in sport by
providing an equitable solution for schools which lack
accessibility to physical activity opportunities due to budget
constraints. With the support of the NFL Foundation, since 2014
GENYOUth has provided 37,000 NFL FLAG-In-School kits across the
nation for use by 17 million students. In Michigan, thanks to the backing of the Detroit
Lions, over 270 area schools and 115,000 students have engaged in
flag football through the NFL FLAG-In-School program. This year,
the Detroit Lions Foundation received a 3-year grant of
$325,000 from the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. Foundation to serve as seed
funding for southeast Michigan
schools seeking to initiate middle and high school flag
football.
"Football has always been the most genuine way to express myself
since childhood," said Detroit Lions' WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. "I'm proud that the Lions and
the city of Detroit are creating
more opportunities for our local youth to get involved through flag
football, allowing them to be active, learn essential life skills
and grow their love for the game."
"As an important element of the Detroit Sports Commission's
Living Legacy Initiative born from our 2024 NFL Draft
commitment to promoting youth sports in the Detroit area, we are excited to partner with
GENYOUth to expand opportunities for flag football in middle
schools and also increase opportunities for girls to participate in
athletics," Dave Beachnau, Executive
Director of the Detroit Sports Commission.
"Alltroo rallies sports fans to give back while helping make
their dreams come true. We're excited to give fans the opportunity
to support this worthy cause along with GENYOUth and the Detroit
Sports Commission and get a chance to win one of the biggest dreams
of all: a trip to the Super Bowl," said Kyle Rudolph, former NFL tight end and
co-founder of Alltroo.
To support physical activity and sport in Detroit area schools and get a chance to win a
trip to Super Bowl LIX, visit Alltroo.com/flag.
About GENYOUth
GENYOUth is a 501c3 national nonprofit
dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a
well-nourished and physically active life. A catalyst for youth
health and wellness, GENYOUth has supported over 77,000 U.S.
schools to equip them with the resources needed to ensure millions
of children have equitable access to nutrition and physical
activity. Founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL, GENYOUth
convenes a network of private and public partners, including
Fortune 100 companies and foundations to ensure all children are
nourished and active to be their best selves. With a commitment to
end student hunger, GENYOUth provides nutrition grants to increase
access to healthy school meals among food insecure students.
GENYOUth is the official charitable partner of Taste of the NFL, a
purpose-driven Super Bowl culinary experience that raises awareness
and generates funds to fight hunger and food insecurity to support
the organization's commitment to end student hunger. To learn more
and support GENYOUth visit www.GENYOUthnow.org and follow us
on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About The Detroit Sports Commission
The mission of the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) is to market and
sell metro Detroit as a premier
destination for regional, national and international amateur
sporting events. The DSC is a not-for-profit charitable
organization, IRS 501 (C) (3), and a subsidiary of the Detroit
Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB). For more
information, visit www.detroitsports.org.
About Alltroo
Alltroo is a scalable professional
fundraising platform that connects the world of sports and
entertainment with charitable fundraising. Alltroo was co-founded
by former NFL player Kyle Rudolph
and NHL player Jason Zucker, along
with the co-founders of Athletes for MN Kids, Jon Walburg and Joel
Kunza. Since 2021, Alltroo has raised over $4M for charities across the United States and Canada, and is committed to creating a
positive impact by changing fundraising (and the world) for good.
Visit www.alltroo.com to learn more.
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