DETROIT---Sixty kids from across Michigan, ages six to 12, will join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit Lions’ mascot Roary and members of the Lions youth programming staff for on-field activities and a player meet-and-greet on Thursday, Aug. 18.
One of them is Ethan Ives of Bark River.
Twenty participating kids earned their spot through Blue Cross’ #MIKidsCan Play Like a Lion Contest, which encouraged parents and guardians to nominate kids who deserve to be recognized for their commitment to living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Twenty winners were chosen by a panel of judges from more than 400 #MIKidsCan Champion of the Month nominations. These 20 #MIKidsCan Play Like a Lion winners will receive four game tickets, participation in a 60-minute on field workout with Lions trainers, a player meet-and-greet and a spot in the fan tunnel, where Lions players rush onto the field prior to the game. The winners of the 2016 #MIKidsCan Play Like a Lion Contest are:
- Owen Barrett, Grand Rapids
- Xavier Bean, Detroit
- Kaylie Bordinat, Waterford
- Ayla Delaurier, Almont
- Ayden Edwards (Church), Allegan
- Gabriel Hess, Sterling Heights
- Ethan Ives, Bark River
- J. Korson, Greenville
- Nolan Krause, Battle Creek
- Lilla Jane Lanivich, Bloomfield Township
- Arianna Maldonado, Petoskey
- Joseph Penkala Jr., Sterling Heights
- Dylan Potvin, Palmer
- Dominic Rodriguez, Mason
- Richard Sapp, Coleman
- Rory Sirrine, Fowlerville
- Gabrielle A. Smith, Detroit
- Brooklyn Storey, Lincoln
- Dakota Tomac, Middleville
- Kurt Wilber, Chippewa Lake
“Our team was amazed by the stories submitted by hundreds of Michigan kids who truly go above-and-beyond in living a healthy lifestyle, motivating their friends and family to do the same,” said Andy Hetzel, vice president of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. “Blue Cross is excited to take the field with the Detroit Lions and these very deserving kids on August 18.”
