DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT COMING UP ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2011

Northwood University and United Way of Midland County are pleased to bring NFL player Chris Wilson to our community on Saturday June 4th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a FREE football clinic. This exciting event will give boys and girls, ages 8 to 13, a chance to learn directly from this NFL standout. Joining Chris will be local Northwood players who will serve as camp counselors and coaches.

Chris Wilson has strong ties to the Tri-city’s. He was born in Flint, Michigan and grew up on some rough inner-city streets, where he saw his share of violence and poverty. A high school standout, Wilson missed his opportunity to play Big 10 football because of a paperwork mistake in high school. Northwood Universitysaw his potential and offered him a football scholarship. Wilson was named all-conference at Northwood and after graduating, was offered a position with the Canadian Football League. Wilson’s team won the CFL championship and he was soon drafted by Washington as a Defensive End. He now proudly wears the #95 Washington Redskins jersey.

A standout athlete, known for his incredible speed, Chris Wilson is a man who is committed to giving back to the communities who supported him through the years. Chris spends the off-season mentoring young children in the Tri-city area and strives to be a positive role model to young children each and every day. He continues to look for creative opportunities to give back to area kids.

Things you need to know for this FREE event:

• Space is limited, so please register early. You can register by calling United Way at (989) 631-3670 or by emailing at answers@unitedwaymidland.org. You will need to provide the student’s name, age, school, t-shirt size, parent or guardian’s name, address, phone number, and email address.
• The clinic is being held at Northwood University, Hanz Stadium. Click here for Google Maps
• Each child will receive a free water bottle and event t-shirt.
• Participants should dress in comfortable athletic wear, like sweat pants or shorts, along with cleats or tennis shoes. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
• Pizza and water will be provided (no cost to participant)
• A parent or guardian will need to accompany their child at the beginning of the event in order to sign release forms.
• Parents/guardians can stay to watch the clinic, or can come back at the end of the day. For those staying to watch, we ask that you sit in the stands.

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