Linebacker Mike Peterson to host local events this Saturday

 

Family Fun Day in Alachua

Free Youth Football Camp in Gainesville

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson will host two events later this month to benefit local youth and their families and to raise awareness for his charitable organization, the Mike Peterson Foundation.

 On Saturday, June 26, Peterson will host his third annual Bring It Youth Football Camp at Citizen’s Field in Gainesville from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. This free camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17, and is a non-contact camp. The coaching staff consists of active and former NFL players, in addition to area high school coaches. Camp registration is limited to the first 300 registrations on a first-come, first serve basis.  The registration forms, as well as online registration, are available at www.mikepeterson53.com.

 Also on Saturday, June 26 and following the camp, the Mike Peterson Foundation will host its fourth annual Family Fun Day from 5 – 8 p.m. at Skinner Field in Peterson’s hometown of Alachua. This free event is open to all area residents and will feature family friendly activities such as face painting, water dunk tank, three-legged races, sack races and numerous more games. Dinner will also be provided.

 Peterson created the Mike Peterson Foundation as a means of giving back to his hometown of Alachua and nearby Gainesville, along with his NFL hometowns of Jacksonville and Atlanta.  The Foundation’s mission is to support families in need in the community and to stimulate the positive development of youth through education, recreation and life skills programs. To learn more about the Foundation or its events, please call 800-717-0337 or visit www.mikepeterson53.com.