Last month, Oakland Raiders running back, Darren McFadden, joined the students at Grant Elementary for lunch to help celebrate the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s seventeenth annual Nutrition, Health and Fitness Festival.

Darren McFadden supports Fuel Up to Play 60, a national initiative encouraging kids to get involved in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in their schools.

I was honored to interview Darren in front of a crowd of excited students and staff. Darren spoke about the importance of “fueling up” with critical nutrient-rich foods and “playing for 60 minutes” every day. Students were thrilled to have the opportunity to ask their own questions to the Raiders star. The big surprise came when Darren began throwing a few passes to one of the students. Students cheered loudly with every pass. Darren ended his presentation by having the students join him in doing a few stretching exercises.

Dairy Council of California was pleased to participate in this special event recognizing Principal, Dr. Susan Berrington, the teachers , staff and students of Grant Elementary for their support to the West Contra Costa Unified school meals program.

Here is a link to a video of the event: Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant Elementary School. The segment begins at the 3:00 minute mark. 

Valerie Fung-A-Ling

Territory Manager