GENYOUth and Action for Healthy Kids Join the NFL Foundation to Help School Districts Build Lasting Active, Healthy Environments for Students
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL Foundation announced today the launch of NFL FLAG-In-School PLAY 60 Champions, a new youth health and wellness initiative designed to support school districts in building sustainable, healthy school environments.
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