Studies show that sports can make kids physically healthier and improve mental health, especially for children in underserved communities. But the cost has increased dramatically over the years. One organization is working to change that.
Woman using con artist name on social media faces felonies in Harris County for using stolen ID to rent home– Studies show that not only can sports make kids physically healthier, but sports can protect and even improve mental health, especially for children in underserved communities.
“My two younger sisters they’re getting up to the competitive level now and it’s so cool watching them be so competitive, you know they get pushed down and they’ll get right back up,"says older sister, Kamea Workman. “When we can help not just one kid, but all three, maybe even six kids in a family have access to play now the family is going out on the weekends, and they are all participating in soccer, or lacrosse, or volleyball,” said Executive Director of Every Kid Sports, Eleana Fanaika.
“Sometimes joining the rec team is the only opportunity for a kid to be active. When we are playing or moving our body, physiologically our body tells us, we are in a better mood, we are enjoying the day, things have a better outlook,” added Fanaika.
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