David Akers and Shayne Graham Score Points During the Holidays - New Childrens Pepto Donates to Kicks For Kidstitle
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the Childrens Hospital of
Philadelphia, during the season of giving, the Childrens Pepto "Kick In For
Kids" program made a check presentation of $30,000 to Kicks For Kids to
benefit children facing serious challenges in their lives. Philadelphia Eagles
kicker, David Akers established the Kicks For Kids organization in 2001, out
of a desire to give back to the community and his wish to help young people
and families in need.
The money was raised during a two-month fund-raising effort by Childrens
Pepto, called "Kick In For Kids." From Halloween through New Years Day,
Childrens Pepto and the "Kick In For Kids" program donated money to Akers
charity, for every point that Akers scored. While Akers was out due to an
injury during that time, Cincinnati Bengals kicker Shayne Graham stood in for
Akers, and Childrens Pepto donated money for every point that Graham scored
until Akers was back in the game.
Meanwhile, the Kicks For Kids message of giving back to the community was
in the media in many cities. During Halloween, Akers enrolled the help of
fellow professional place kickers, Phil Dawson of the Cleveland Browns, Shayne
Graham of the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packer kicker, Ryan Longwell,
as all 4 kickers spent time with children at their local hospitals.
During Thanksgiving, over 150 deserving families received complete
Thanksgiving dinners at Akers annual Turkey Run in Philadelphia. The
involvement and donations of Childrens Pepto helped this number reach an all-
time high. And, as Akers guests, one deserving family attended
the December 5th Philadelphia Eagles/Seattle Seahawks game.
And in late December, Akers and Childrens Pepto hosted the Annual
Christmas Celebration at New Jerseys Funplex Amusement Center. It was a
special celebration, complete with presents and many smiling faces.
"This year, as every year, we continue to reaffirm our deep commitment to
serving families in need, as we give back to the community" said David Akers.
"I want to personally thank all the people on the Childrens Pepto Kick In
For Kids team for their contributions. They have helped make a difference."
Its a familiar theme: a good cause, NFL football players, and Pepto. They
just seem to work well together. In October 2004, money was donated to the
National Breast Cancer Foundation based on the performance of Cincinnati
Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and the sales of Cherry Pepto-Bismol
liquid. Once again, the partnership of Pepto and Pro-Football Players help to
benefit charitable causes for people across America.
To learn more about the work of David Akers Kicks For Kids organization,
visit http://www.kicksforkids.org.
About Childrens Pepto
Procter & Gamble introduced New Childrens Pepto(R) Antacid in the Fall of
2005. Childrens Pepto(R) contains the active ingredient calcium carbonate
and is not formulated with salicylates. When used as directed, Childrens
Pepto(R) is an effective antacid for administration to children. Childrens
Pepto(R) has simple dosing instructions based on weight and age to determine
the right dose for children ages 2-11; and is available in Watermelon and
Bubble Gum flavors that children love. Childrens Pepto(R) provides relief
for childrens common stomach problems such as acid indigestion, sour stomach,
heartburn and upset stomach due to these symptoms. For more information about
Childrens Pepto please visit http://www.childrenspepto.com.
About Kicks For Kids
The David Akers Kicks for Kids provides Greater Philadelphia/Delaware
Valley children with opportunities to pursue their dreams. David Akers Kicks
for Kids provides interactive programs and events designed to directly benefit
children facing serious challenges in their lives whether due to mental or
physical challenges or the environment in which they live. The Kicks For Kids
Charity was started in Cincinnati, OH by former Cincinnati Bengals Kicker Doug
Pelfrey. For more information about Kicks For Kids please visit
http://www.kicksforkids.org.
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Contact: Michael Orzali of DHA PR, +1-513-984-1200, ext. 16, or cell,
+1-513-266-3589, or orzali@dhadv.com, for Procter & Gamble; or Crystal
Harrell, Ph.D. of P&G Health Sciences Institute, +1-513-622-2880, or
harrell.cw@pg.com.
