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Media Contact: Steve Carr (505) 277-1821
e-mail: scarr@unm.edu

June 8, 2007

Local Business and Foundation Step Up to the Plate for Disadvantaged Youth at UNM Sports Camp

The National Youth Sports Program, housed in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences (HESS) within the College of Education, has received additional support from a local business and foundation. The Gorham Foundation and Defined Fitness have pledged $30,000 and $15,000, respectively.

The additional funds will be used to assist with transportation, equipment, trophies and other miscellaneous items during the month-long camp.

Furthermore, Defined Fitness has pledged $10 out of a special membership towards continuing the program in subsequent years. This special membership is tied to a fitness contest between two disk jockeys, Buck and Dex, on 104.1 the Edge.

They are competing with one another to see who can become the most fit. In conjunction with the contest, Defined Fitness is offering a special membership in their names to their audience. A special challenge will be held later in June.

The National Youth Sports Program began its 38 th year of operation at UNM earlier this week. The summer program for disadvantaged youth uses sports instruction and competition as a means to build self-esteem, reinforce the importance of education and promote healthy lifestyles.

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