Gasol Brothers: Teaming up to End Childhood Obesity

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HELP US REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY RATES IN THE UNITED STATES

Childhood Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. The percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, about one in five school-aged children are obese. If this trend continues, we are facing the first generation that could live less than their parents.

We’ve been competing since we were kids. That’s what drove us to get better, to get to the NBA, to become NBA-All Stars together. Now, we’re channeling that competitive drive by launching the ‘Gasol Brothers: Teaming Up to End Childhood Obesity’ campaign so that you help us in our goal of raising $15,000 to boost Gasol Foundation programming for at-risk families living in some of the most deprived areas of Los Angeles (South LA, Watts and Boyle Heights). We’ll be personally matching every pledge and donation, doubling the effort!

We have 3 games left against each other in 2017 and we’re going to make the most of them! This is your opportunity to join the Gasol Foundation family and support our #0ChildhoodObesity mission of ending childhood obesity, by pledging for every combined point we score during the 3 games.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

SPECIAL REWARDS

Your donation, no matter the amount, will further assist us in helping us reach our #0ChildhoodObesity goal. To show our appreciation we want to give back a little bit of what you are giving by supporting our cause.

Pledge at least $.50 per point or donate at least $50, and you will receive an exclusive, limited edition Gasol Brothers T-Shirt.
Pledge at least $5 per point or donate at least $500, you’ll earn a chance to win 2 Spurs/Grizzlies tickets and a post-game meet & greet with Pau or Marc (one winner will be selected - the meet & greet will be with Pau or Marc depending on their availability)

There are many ways to donate to our cause. Whichever way you choose, your donation will go directly supporting Gasol Foundation’s efforts of increasing the opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating for at-risk families. Your gift today will create a healthier tomorrow for America’s youth.

With your donation we will be able to…

With $1 – one child living in South LA, Watts or Boyle Heights will receive a healthy exercise and physical education session guided by professional organizations and sport coaches.
With $5 – one child living in South LA, Watts or Boyle Heights will receive one healthy cooking and nutrition education class guided by registered dietitians nutritionists and professional chefs.
With $20 – one family of 3 living in South LA, Watts or Boyle heights will receive a healthy cooking and nutrition education class, as well as a gardening session in order to increase access to healthy foods and educate families on where healthy food really comes from.
With $300 – one family of 3 will be enrolled in a full year of our Vida! Health and Wellness program (highlights include workshops on Cooking & Nutrition, Grocery Budgets & Meal Planning, Sports & Physical Activity, Gardening & S.T.E.M, Healthy Science & Physiology).
With $4,000 – we will be able to organize an Active Community Day for up to 400 children living in South LA, Watts or Boyle Heights with plenty of activities such as sports, physical activity, yoga, cooking demos and gardening activities to show children how fun it can be to cultivate their own homegrown and organic produce.
OUR GOAL: 15,000 – to expand our programming and enroll 50 extra at-risk families living in South LA, Boyle Heights and Watts in our Health and Wellness program during the 2017-2018 school year.

GASOL FOUNDATION IN THE U.S.: INVESTING IN HEALTHY FUTURES

The inner city areas of South LA, Watts and Boyle Heights have become synonymous with plight, poor education and poverty. With that being said, it is no surprised these same areas contain the highest overall rates of disease and premature deaths in the county caused by preventable conditions like coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Residents of these particular areas report the lowest percentage of daily fruit and vegetable consumption, and one of the highest percentages of weekly fast food consumption in the county.

A healthier Los Angeles will only be obtainable if the systems are also equitable. Gasol Foundation has been working since 2013 to promote this movement and reduce childhood obesity rates by increasing exposure to healthy food options, culinary techniques, physical activities, and opportunities for health education and empowered enrichment in South L.A., Watts, and Boyle Heights. Help us make the healthy choice the easy choice in Los Angeles!

To know more about our programming in the U.S. and the #0ChildhoodObesity goal visit http://www.gasolfoundation.org/