Dare to Play Football Camp

PAGE 16 • THE VILLAGER • July 15, 2010 FLEURISH Broncos great to be Fitness Festival Grand Marshal BY DANA BRANDORFF ormer Denver Broncos wide receiver, Ed Mc- Caffrey, is this year’s F First American State Bank Fitness Festival Grand Marshal. This year’s Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Crescent Park in Greenwood Vil- lage. “I’ve known about the First the Denver Broncos). American State Bank Fitness As respected as he was on the Festival for years – ever since my fi eld, McCaffrey has made an wife, Lisa, was a Grand Marshal. equally signifi cant impact off the I love what it represents – involv- fi eld. Local radio host, spokes- ing the community in building person and philanthropist, Mc- positive attitudes and attributes Caffrey is actively involved in the in our kids,” said McCaffrey. community. While still playing “Lending my time and name to for the Broncos, he established the cause is really near and dear The McCaffrey Family Founda- to my heart and aligns well with tion, which strives to improve the what I am trying to do to help kids lives of children, particularly in in this great state.” Colorado. The goal of the foun- McCaffrey, a three-time Super dation is to assist children whose Bowl champion, established him- medical situation has created a self as one of the Broncos’ most hardship, whether fi nancial or popular players and excelled as academic, and provide opportuni- one of the NFL’s toughest and ties for children who show great most dependable wide receivers. promise through exceptional aca- At the time of his retirement in demics and hard work. Ed McCaffrey, former Broncos wide receiver, is this year’s Fitness Festival Grand Marshall. 2004, McCaffrey was one of just In 2001, the McCaffreys es- Photo courtesy of Dana Brandorff 31 players in NFL history to win tablished the Ed McCaffrey Foot- a Super Bowl with two different ball Camp, which recently cel- unique new camp to its lineup for teams (San Francisco 49ers and ebrated its ninth year by adding a children and young adults with I’ve known about the First American Down syndrome. The Ed Mc- State Bank Fitness Festival for years ... Caffrey “Dare to Play” Football Camp and the “Dare to Cheer” I love what it represents – involving the Cheerleading Camp are produced community in building positive attitudes and in partnership with the Sie Foun- attributes in our kids. dation and the Global Down Syn- drome Foundation. -Ed McCaffrey, former Bronco Join Ed on Sept. 11 for a morn- ing of fabulous food, great fun District. During the past nine on Race day; $27 for adults prior and a fantastic run at the First years, the Festival has raised to Race day, and rise to $35 for American State Bank Fitness nearly $600,000 to support CAP those registering at the event. A Festival. The Festival includes an in its efforts to foster and develop special family 4-pack is available offi cially timed Kaiser Perman- skills for a “healthier lifestyle” as for $75, and includes registrations ente 5K run/walk and 1-mile fi t- a deterrent to negative behavior for two adults and two children. ness walk, food samplings from such as alcohol, other drug use The family 4-pack is $100 on the 14 of the top restaurants in the and violent behavior. day of the race. All registrants area, entertainment, silent auc- Register online at www.fas- will receive a 2010 FASB Fitness tion, prizes and lots of family fun. bfi tnessfestival.com or by ob- Festival T-shirt, as well as admit- The food alone makes it an event taining a registration form from tance into the post party featuring to remember and one of the “Best one of the following locations: fantastic food (included in the After Parties in the Nation.” First American State Bank, 8390 ticket price), live entertainment, The event benefi ts the Com- East Crescent Parkway in Engle- a silent auction and giveaways. Jay Davidson and Ed McCaffrey munity Asset Project, a partner wood; Runners Roost at 1685 S. Should participants wish to par- File photo by Glory Weisberg with the Cherry Creek School Colorado Boulevard and 6554 S. take of the after party food sam- Parker Road; and Boulder Run- pling only, the entry fee is $10 ning Company, 8505 E. Arapahoe prior to the event and $15 at the Road. door. Entry fees are $15 for chil- For more information or to dren 17 and younger and seniors register, visit www.fasbfi tness 60+ prior to Race day and $20 festival.com. The “Must See” Home Accessory and Furniture Store in the Denver Area! Providing Interior Design Services for 15 Years in Colorado Carla’s A Classic Design provides: Furniture Jewelry Accessories Rugs Bedding Purses Floral Lamps Arrangements Candles Window Unique Gifts Treatments Art In‐Home Consultations and Appointments available with professionally experienced Interior Designers The New Streets at SouthGlenn Shopping Center 6851 S. Gaylord St. #233 Centennial, CO 80122 303‐683‐0372 www.carlasaclassicdesign.com .

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