Even though 49ers' linebacker Manny Lawson tore his ACL last season, that won't stop him from running for the "Run for Something Better" program which fights childhood obesity and promotes a healthy lifestyle for youth. On Thursday, May 15 Lawson will join about 1,500 kids from San Francisco's Unified School District for the ING Run for Something Better Kids' 4K run at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park.
"As a professional athlete, I believe that leading a healthy lifestyle and staying in shape at a young age can lead to a long, healthy life," Lawson said in a statement. "By supporting the ING Run for Something Better program, I hope to encourage thousands of children in the Bay area to embrace physical activity and work towards setting their own personal fitness goals."
Lawson will be wearing a pair of ING's signature orange shoelaces during the run; which is a few days before the May 18 ING Bay to Breakers 12K. These laces are given out to program supporters who make a charitable contribution to the ING Run for Something Better. ING's orange laces and more info about the program are available at www.orangelaces.com.
1. Much love and respect for your efforts brotha. We need more unity for our youths.
freemefreeyou at 11:06PM on May 4th 2008