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June Jones Academy is more than just sports
Thursday,
June 25, 2009
The Second Annual American Samoa Football Academy and Medical Mission sponsored by the June Jones Foundation is set for this weekend.
The Football Academy will be led by Southern Methodist University Head Football Coach June Jones and several past and present NFL players of Samoan descent including San Francisco 49er great Jesse Sapolu, the "Throwin Samoan" Jack Thompson and legendary Pro Bowler Junior Seau.
The Academy is a free two-day clinic for all American Samoa children and football coaches. Last year, the inaugural Academy drew over 600 participants.
For the second consecutive year, five $2,000 collegiate scholarships will be awarded based on the recommendations and criteria established by the American Samoan Department of Education.
Ellie Taft, wife of SMU Assistant Football Coach Jeff Reinebold, a health care professional, will once again lead the Medical Mission, which will bring certified nurses and doctors representing more than 90 years experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics and more than 40 years of expert training.
The Medical Mission team has a goal to deliver $150,000 in medical supplies, toys, games and medical teaching tools generously donated by Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children (KMCWC) for the health providers in American Samoa.
"The Football Academy and Medical Mission is the first ever program that combines sport, education and healthcare for American Samoa. I hold a special affection for the Polynesian culture and their values of work, faith, loyalty and family. These are the qualities that have led to the success of so many NFL players of Samoan descent," said June Jones, Chairman of the June Jones Foundation.
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