SAGINAW, ME (WNEM) – Two local football teams got a big surprise from the Detroit Lions today.
The Detroit Lions Foundation announced in partnership with Kroger that the Caseville and Saginaw United football teams are the winners of a grant as part of the Touchdown in Your Town program.
Saginaw United, a joint event between Saginaw High and Arthur Hill, was surprised with a $24,000 check by the Lions. The money will be used to upgrade new helmets, youth camps and other equipment.
The school also received a $2,000 Chocolate Milk Grant from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.
Head coach Lee Arthur said the donation would be a big boost to the Saginaw United programme.
“It will be big because we need equipment, we need money not only for equipment, but to run our youth camps that inspire our community to get out and participate and get involved in three sports. are,” said Arthur.
The Lions visited Caseville High School to present a check worth $13,000 in grant money for equipment upgrades and a $2,000 Chocolate Milk Grant.
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