Huron Daily Tribune Staff for the Advertiser
CASS CITY — Students and staff at Cass City Elementary School are abuzz after learning that they will receive a visit next spring from Detroit Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford.
A visit from Stafford is the first prize in a Blue Cross Blue Shield healthy habits contest, the health insurer announced.
“I’m so happy our school won,” said Trent Patrick, a second grader at Cass City Elementary School, in a company press release. “Everyone is excited to meet Matthew Stafford. We can’t wait to see him when he visits our school this spring.”
Stafford’s visit will focus on healthy habits, educating students throughout the school on how to grow up to be strong, healthy adults.
In partnership with Stafford, Blue Cross asked Michigan kids ages 7-14 to a create a two-minute video or submit a photo and short essay answering the question, “What’s your favorite way to get moving and be active?”
Three finalists were chosen in each category and winners were decided by a public vote. More than 7,000 votes from across the state were cast online at AHealthierMichigan.org/mikidscan.
Cass City Elementary’s winning video highlighted the many ways students and faculty get active throughout the school day, including group sports in gym class and dancing in the cafeteria.
The #MIKidsCan Contest is an extension of Blue Cross’ ongoing efforts to help Michigan families make good choices leading to healthier lives, the company announced.
Stafford has led the Lions to a 7-3 start this season, as Detroit sits atop the National Football Conference’s North Division.