University of Georgia Athletics
Bulldogs Participate In HERO For A Day
July 23, 2006 | Football
HERO is an acronym for Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out, and the event brought in more than 400 children who have been affected in some way by HIV/AIDS.
Georgia's players and coaches joined community leaders in field day type activities, such as jumping on inflatables, tug of war, face painting and a rock climbing wall. The children, who entered the event with their own Dog Walk, also saw stilt-walkers, a magician, a balloon artist and a Frisbee dog performance. At the end of the day, Georgia coach Mark Richt presented each child with a gold medal.
HERO for Children was started by two UGA graduates, Garrett Gravesen and Ryan Gembala, and is the only non-profit organization in Georgia focused on providing quality of life care to children infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. HERO for Children currently provides Georgia's only year-round mentoring program - the SuperHEROs Program - for children with HIV/AIDS and also provides large scale unforgettable events throughout the year, including HERO for a Day. The mission of HERO for Children is to improve the quality of life of children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Georgia through enriching programs, unforgettable experiences, and connections to the community.
For more information on HERO For Children, visit www.heroforchildren.org.
