Two Chambers County schools awarded Blue Cross ‘Be Healthy’ grants
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CHAMBERS COUNTY — Two Chambers County schools are among 32 recipients statewide awarded funding through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Be Healthy grant programs, which distributed more than $390,000 this cycle to promote student wellness and health education.
LaFayette High School in LaFayette and Springwood School in Lanett both received the Be Healthy School Grant, which awards up to $20,000 to schools enrolling students in grades K-12. The grant program funds initiatives such as physical education and exercise equipment, playground upgrades, adaptive equipment, and school gardens.
Across Alabama, 23 schools earned Be Healthy School Grants this cycle, directly impacting more than 11,000 students. In addition, nine high school health science career programs across the state received Be Healthy Health Science Grants of up to $10,000 each to prepare students for future careers in healthcare.
“We are proud to support Alabama schools through the Be Healthy School Grant and Be Healthy Health Science Grant programs,” said Tim King, manager of community relations and The Caring Foundation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. “These two programs open countless opportunities to students so they can pursue healthier lives and better futures.”
Since 2012, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has awarded more than $4 million across 401 Be Healthy School Grants, and over $190,000 through 20 Be Healthy Health Science Grants since 2024.
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