On Saturday, August 13th, more than 4,000 students attended the 8th Annual Crockett Foundation Community Health Festival. At this free, open-to-the-public event, Broward County children were provided with free physical exams, immunizations, haircuts, shoes and backpacks filled with school supplies. The goal of the Festival was to educate families on the importance of maintaining good health and to promote positive lifestyle choices.
Notable guests at the event included Henri Crockett, former NFL Player and Founder of the Crockett Foundation, Zack Crockett, former NFL Player and Co-Founder of the Crockett Foundation, Eileen LaMarca, Executive Director of the Crockett Foundation, and Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca.
Sponsors of the event included Broward’s Back to School Community Extravaganza, Hands on Broward, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Broward County Public Schools, Healthy Schools, Beauty Anatomy Institute of Cosmetology and Wellness, Aerospace Medicine Services International, In Jacob’s Shoes, Florida Department of Health and Keith and Associates.
About the Crockett Foundation
The Crockett Foundation is a South Florida based non-profit organization committed to improving quality of life and building strong communities locally and internationally, wherever there is a need. The mission is to provide educational opportunities, increase health awareness, inspire and equip today’s youth so that they may overcome social limitations, realize their full potential and grow to become productive and contributing members of tomorrow’s global community.
The Crockett Foundation continuously strives to build strong communities through its various educational, mentoring and tutorial programs. We aim to expand our ability to read, out and provide opportunities while effectively sparking hope, awareness and increased aspirations in our youth. For more information on the Crockett Foundation, visit www.crockettfoundation.org. Follow social media channels on Facebook and Twitter @CF2K
