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Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director

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Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- The Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that it has named Michele Suchovsky as its new executive director, succeeding Susan Heartwell, who retires June 30, 2013.

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Coach Bill Weibel with Da'Mario at the EAS Basketball Awards Banquet

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Fall Sports Update

November 27, 2012

Is winter here already? Fall sports flew by in a blur and we’re gearing up for winter basketball season! We wanted to give a brief update to all of our fantastic friends and supporters who contributed to physical wellness and the Elementary Afterschool Sports (EAS) program at MindShare this spring…

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More Than Just Jump Ropes and Basketballs

During the 2011/2012 school year, the SAF provided funds for physical education supplies for every district school.  Funds could be used for equipment students need to participate in games, sports and activities during p.e. class.  We’ve loved hearing about how teachers have put the money to good use—here are just a couple of excerpts from some of the many thank you notes we received:

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Kids on Track

June 19, 2012

SAF’s latest endeavor, supporting Elementary Afterschool Sports throughout Grand Rapids Public Schools, brought us to Houseman Field for a track meet last Thursday.  Students from Aberdeen, North Park, Palmer, Congress, Harrison Park, Kent Hills and Mulick Park all gathered around the field in their brightly colored track t-shirts as they waited for a turn at shot put or stood at the sidelines cheering on teammates. 

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Physical Wellness In The News

February 9, 2012

The SAF is excited to announce new support for Grand Rapids Public Schools students to be active and stay healthy. Funding this year's basketball, track and cross country programs for all district elementary schools, the SAF hopes more children will have greater opportunities for physical activity and at a younger age.

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

The 2011 Surveillance Update of Michigan's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program reflects that 80% of youth did not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day.  The report also indicates just 31% of youth surveyed participate in physical education classes on a daily basis and only 47% were physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on five or more of the past seven days.  These behaviors put kids at risk of overweight and obesity and subsequently developing any of a number of chronic diseases.

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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

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Winter sports

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Believing all students deserve the chance to succeed, the Student Advancement Foundation has raised almost $8 million since 1993 to provide Grand Rapids Public Schools students the educational tools and enrichment experiences they need to learn. We link community resources with the needs of our city’s students, not just by raising money, but also by identifying and strengthening partnerships and opportunities to engage the community in our efforts.