The four public elementary schools in Grayson County received a financial boost earmarked for promoting physical activity when the schools received $2,500 each during a ceremonial check presentation Friday night.
The checks were presented to Wilkey, Lawler, Clarkson and Caneyville Elementary Schools at the Grayson County High School campus by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky to obtain new sports and recreational equipment.
“Anthem Medicaid’s donation is part of a broader effort to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles for children across the commonwealth,” Grayson County Schools officials said.
Currently, fewer than 25 percent of children in the U.S. between ages six and 17 receive the recommended hour per had of physical activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, Kentucky ranks 38th in the nation in child healthcare.
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By Ken Howlett, News Director
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