| Sprinturf
Joins Eagles Players, Coaches and Staff to Rebuild
the K-8 William Dick School Playground in North
Philadelphia
June 08, 2007 - Philadelphia, PA – Sprinturf,
a leading U.S. based provider of synthetic playing
surfaces, partnered with Eagles Youth Partnership’s
annual day of service with the entire Philadelphia
Eagles organization at the Eagles Diamond Street
Dream Playground on Wednesday, June 6, at William
Dick Elementary School in the Strawberry Mansion
section of Philadelphia.
Sprinturf partially donated over 3,000 square
feet of synthetic turf field in order for students
to have a safe surface on which to play football
and other grass-oriented sports. Sprinturf also
supplied the manpower to install the new 50’
x 60’ field, and were assisted by members
of the Philadelphia Eagles Football team and staff.
“We are honored and grateful to be chosen
for the Eagles annual playground build,”
said Amy Williams, principal of the William Dick
School. “The school is buzzing with excitement.
Eagles Day sends a message to our students - that
they deserve to be surrounded by beauty, that
they deserve a safe place to play, and that dreams
really can come true.”
Williams added that the children having a safe
place to play and the community having a beautiful
space to congregate will help inspire her students
to follow their dreams. The theme of dreams and
other sub-themes of imagination, hope, and perseverance
has emerged from months of planning.
“At Sprinturf, our focus has always been
to provide safe playing surfaces for our youth,”
said Stanley H. Greene, president and CEO of Sprinturf.
“In partnering with Eagles Youth Partnership
and the William Dick School, we are able to give
back to the community by providing a safe place
for kids to congregate and play.”
Volunteers also transformed the exterior and interior
of the school with hand-painted murals that feature
designs from students’ drawings and focus
on the theme “Dreams;” and constructed
two brick plazas, creating space for outdoor learning,
recreation, and relaxation. Throughout the day,
William Dick School children participated in various
revitalization projects with Eagles players and
staff.
“This is one of the most rewarding experiences
for our organization,” said Christina Weiss
Lurie, president of Eagles Youth Partnership and
owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. “It is
all about the children. Not only do we at the
Eagles experience a tremendous sense of accomplishment
but we share the immediate reward of a beautiful
space that lifts the spirits of the school’s
students, faculty and neighbors. This day is an
example of a successful and wonderful collaboration.”
About Sprinturf
Sprinturf
is the leading U.S. based provider of Synthetic
and Artificial playing surfaces. The Company possesses
advanced technology, including the “all
rubber” infill and playing surface patent.
This technology is specifically targeted at providing
superior safety and performance for all users
from professional and college athletes to young
children. The Company has delivered over 300 completed
fields and playing surfaces across North America
and Europe. Customers have included The Philadelphia
Eagles; The University of Pennsylvania and UCLA.
More information about the Company can be found
at www.sprinturf.com
About Eagles Youth Partnership
Established
in 1995, Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) is the
charitable wing of the Philadelphia Eagles. Created
to inspire kids to learn, to play, to dream, to
achieve, and ultimately to live healthy lives,
EYP’s goal is to improve opportunities and
enhance the quality of life for children and youth
in the Greater Philadelphia region through health
and education partnerships.
For more information on this and other Eagles
Youth Partnership events, visit www.EaglesYouthPartnership.org.
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