Kids hit the field at Kauffman to learn importance of leading healthy, active lives
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) — On Friday, June 13, more than 50 kids hit the field at The K to learn the importance of a healthy, active life.
This is a part of the 2025 National PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) Campaign by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society.
This program is made possible through the of the Major League Baseball Charities, the Taylor Hooton Foundation, The Song for Charlie, and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation.
Kids of all ages and from all across the metro made their way to Kauffman to learn from Royals athletic trainers and Royals players, James McArthur and Cole Ragans.
The kids heard presentations about the dangers of drug abuse and illegal performance-enhancers.
“We believe the solution to the problem lies with the next generation,” said Ed Ternan with Song for Charlie. “So if we can keep kids engaged, empower them with information, and encourage them to share with their peers, that’s how we change the culture and help keep these kids and their friends safe.”
The kids ed stations to learn about healthy eating, strength conditioning, and injury prevention.
“This is the ultimate classroom. There’s no better place these kids can get such a great message about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs, fentanyl, and then go on the field with the professionals that keep the Kansas City Royals healthy on a day-to-day basis,” said Taylor Hooton Foundation President, Don Hooton.
This program has been a summer tradition for the Royals since the national program kicked off in 2004.
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