Seahawks kicker urges McKnight students to Play 60

NFL Play 60 is the National Football League’s campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity

By Brian Beckley • December 10, 2015 7:10 pm
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka poses with a group of students following an event last week at McKnight Middle School.
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka poses with a group of students following an event last week at McKnight Middle School.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steve Hauschka made an appearance at McKnight Middle School in Renton last week to urge kids to stay active.

The visit from Hauschka and the Washington Dairy Council participated in the Fuel Up To Play 60 school assembly. The Washington State Dairy Council awarded McKnight Middle School in Renton with a $10,000 check as a part of their Seahawks Hometown Grant to continue their healthy eating and exercise habits as a school.

Seahawks mascot Blitz and members of the SeaGals also attended.

NFL Play 60 is the National Football League’s campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.nflrush.com.