Recap of the 2016 Student Ambassador Summit
This year I attended the 2016 FUTP 60 National Student Ambassador Summit, hosted at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is my second ti...
Speaking at the American Jersey Cattle Association Annual Meeting
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A few months ago, I got an email from Fuel Up to Play 60 asking if I could give a speech at the Annual Meeting for the American Jersey Cattle Associat...
A Few Words about a Healthier School Lunch
I love food. My taste usually puts me in the mood for eating fruits and veggies instead of unhealthy options, and I’m fortunate that the food I enjoy ...
Have a Healthy Summer
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It's officially summer! If you are finishing out your school year soon, make sure you finish strong! I am guessing everyone has been active and eating...
New State Ambassador at the NFL Draft!
Hello, my name is LaDainian and I am the 2016 Illinois State Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60. I was introduced to this wonderful program by my physi...
Happy Father’s Day
My dad works on our family dairy farm. I guess the best way to describe my dad’s job is that of manager – although he really does so much more! He wor...
Presenting at the PHA Summit
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Summit in Washington, DC. It was an incredible experience start...
Ambassadors in DC (Part Two)
I was invited to participate in the annual meeting of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) on May 16, 2016 in Washington, ...
Ambassadors in DC (Part One)
Community, Eat Smart, Getting Active, Leadership, Making Healthy Changes, School Breakfast, Sports, uncategorized
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Last fall I was invited by FUTP 60 to participate in a youth panel for the President's Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition. I gladly agreed and ov...
Representing FUTP 60 at the NFL Draft
When you tell someone you were awarded tickets by FUTP 60 to attend the 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago, they think “that’s really cool!” When you tell them...
FUTP 60 Graduation
Senior Youth Council Member Kaylene from Colorado is graduating! She decided to share some of her wisdom she’s learned throughout her time with the pr...
Change Happens with Healthy Students
We kids are the future of this country. One day we will run all the nations, discover new resources, and change the world as we know it. All these thi...
Dallas Cowboys Player Q&A with Summit Ambassadors
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Dallas Cowboys Player Barry Church: Thank you for having me here. It’s amazing, this is my first time doing a conference call so it’s pretty awesome. ...
The Learning Connection
Recently, I was on a call with FUTP 60 Student Ambassadors from around the country to talk with Superintendents from different districts. The purpose ...
Behind the Scenes with an FUTP 60 State Ambassador
Hi my name is Lane, I’m in 7th grade and I’m a Nebraska State Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60. What that means is that my job is to inform others ab...