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Children need to get outside…to run…jump…play…be kids! But in some communities, the spaces where children should be able to be active are not ideal.
Sprite recently launched a campaign to help refurbish public play spaces and basketball courts in communities across the country so that children have ready access to clean, safe places to play. Through the initial phase of the campaign, 21 basketball courts will receive funding to get “sparked” with new items like rims, backboards, blacktop surfaces, and art installations created by local artists. We’re currently in the voting phase of the campaign and your vote will help determine which courts will be revamped.
Through the Sprite Spark Parks Project, a total of 150 basketball courts, community spaces, playgrounds, and athletic fields will be built or “sparked” in 40 cities across the country. The goal is to have one million children and young adults with access to clean, safe, recreational spaces.
Sprite wants people across the country to be very involved in helping to identify those spaces where change is needed. Along with nominating and voting, you can collect green tabs on Sprite and Sprite Zero cans to help raise funds for the project and enter online to win a new playground or athletic field for your local school. When you send in your green tabs, Sprite will contribute to building and refreshing homes and active spaces for Habitat For Humanity. Every tab equals a 10 cent donation to the organization, with a total minimum donation of $250,000. During the summer, you can enter My Coke Rewards online for a chance to win a refurbished playground or athletic field for your local school.
If you haven’t noticed, this week I’m highlighting companies that are effecting positive change. Can you identify a school or space in your community that could use a little “spark”?
Win It! One of you will win a $50 Nike gift card. Simple leave me a comment with either the name of the court you voted for, a space in your local area that could use a “spark,” or how you get active with your kids. Comments will close on June 6th, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.
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I get active by going for walks, using the local parks playgrounds, or working in the yard.
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our local park could use a spark,its been a long time coming,we get active with the grandkids by playing outside an walking an gardening
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How I get active with my kids is we ride bikes, go for walks, and play baseball a lot!
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The park next to my parents’ house could definitely use a “spark”. It has many amenities but is really old. I’d love to see the pool reopen or the basketball lights relit. Carmichael Park in Carmichael, CA holds so many great memories for me growing up, it’d be amazin if my kids could have some of those, too.
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Anywhere around here could use a spark! We have to drive a bit to get to one.
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We get our daughter out in the garden, walking to the post office and having fun in the park.
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I get active with my kid by biking together and we play basketball together
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we get active by biking and scootering and his new skateboard…yikes!!
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I stay active by taking walks, using the local parks playgrounds, or working in the yard
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My kids are on swim team and do triathlons, they are pretty active.
I voted for Brandon Park in Lancaster PA
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My children and I play soccer, basketball, and go hiking together.
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I get active with my kids when we work in the garden together!
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i voted for litchfield park which is a park here in AZ !
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Our park could use a spark too. We stay active by walking while the little one bikes to the park instead of driving.
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We do nightly walks after dinner to stay active! Thanks for the chance.
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We walk as a family
I get active by walking as much as possible with my kiddo, usually to the playground or the beach.
I noticed today that the track at the local park needs some repairs.
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I get active with our kids by playing ball and running around in our yard!
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Blake Lane Park in Fairfax va need a lot of to-do…
Each week our family goes bicycling together
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I get active with my kids by going on weekend bike rides.
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we have wonderful local parks-the boys ride their bikes down the trails all summer
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Most of the areas in my city could use a ‘spark’. They are no longer safe for kids to play and it breaks my heart.
I tell my kids that if they finish their homework, they earn ‘points’ a specific physical activity at a local gym or the YMCA on weekends.
I voted for the La Palma Recreation Department
We get active by going to our local park and playing on the playground equipment and playing ball.
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We don’t have a park in our neighbood! having one would be great for the kids here
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I like to walk in the woods with my grandchildren and look for wildflowers and special rocks.
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I stay active by yard work and very little TV. Thanks for the giveaway.
I get active with the kids by camping and hiking.
I voted for the park at Town of Collierville: Community Center.
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to get kids active we have started a “healthy eating and exercising” program for kids in the area. its meeting a couple of times a week during the summer and they learn about good eating habits and do planned activities for an hour to be active
i voted for the la palma recreational department.
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I think shooting a few hoops is a great way to get active with my kids! We also love swimming. This year I plan to teach both of them some swimming techniques so we’ll be spending a lot of time in the water with them!
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I keep my daughter active by playing outside everyday and taking her for hikes with our dog.
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We get active by playing at the park – basketball is my favorite!
I voted for Rough River Dam State Resort Park.
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We hit the park for catch, tag, the rides, b-ball, etc . . .
I’d love for my apartment complex to get some spark! We have a small jungle gym but it would be great if the kids had a court to play on too.
I voted for Babylon Parks and Recreation
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we get active with our kids by playing sports with them every weekend.
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I voted for Lions Park in Illinois
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Our family gets active by biking, taking walks in the park and also doing the Wii games. Thanks!
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I get active w/ my kids by playing basketball
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The Carver Community Center in Chillicothe, OH could use a big spark.
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I voted for the park in Indiana
I work in the ‘hood and the park across the street from the community center where I work could use a spark. I mean, even basketball hoops that aren’t all torn up would be nice.
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I stay active by walking my dog and trying to keep up with my four children.
I don’t have kids, but if I did playing catch or tennis (when they are slightly older) would be a fun… its what I did as a kid 🙂
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I get active with my daughter by taking lots of nature walks with her!
I voted for the park up in Wells, Maine!
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I get active with my kids by running around with them, chasing the soccer ball and helping them improve on their soccer 🙂
Thank you for the great giveaway!
We do something active as a family at least once a week. We go swimming, ride the bike trail, go ice skating, etc. It is fun to be together and important to teach them to value physical activity.
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I voted for Brighton Playfield in Seattle.
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We love going on bikes together and in the summer going to the beach, thanks!
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We love riding bikes abnd going to the park and riding the paddle boats
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We get active by playing basketball in the park, swimming and riding bikes
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I get active with my kids by walking near our home.
I voted for Kate Barr Ross Park.
Thanks for the giveaway…voted for Litchfield Park Recreation (AZ) !
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We get active by walking around the lake.
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I get active with my son by playing basketball with him – he thinks it’s hysterical but he humors me 🙂
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