SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealthcare pro-cyclists teamed up with the Sacramento Sheriff’s Activity League and the Sheriff’s Bike Unit to donate new bike helmets and provide bike safety demonstrations to third-grade students from Howe Avenue Elementary to encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team member Luke Keough discussed nutrition, the benefits of exercise and bike safety with the students, while encouraging them to attend and cheer on the pro-cyclists during the grand finale of the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday, May 19, in front of the Capitol Building in downtown Sacramento.
Members of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Bike Unit, UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound and the pro-cyclists also helped each student choose their helmets, led healthy stretches and provided bicycle safety demonstrations. Each student had the opportunity to personalize their own helmets with colorful stickers and decals to encourage them to wear their helmets when cycling.
Learn more about the UnitedHealthcare Pro-Cycling team at www.uhcprocycling.com.
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About Sacramento County Sheriff’s Activities
League
SAL bridges the gap between law enforcement,
kids, and the community through sports and instructive activities, and
by establishing mentoring relationships. Our mission is to develop
productive citizens, build character, and prevent crime. For more
information, visit Sacramento Sheriff’s Activities League at www.ssdsal.org
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