This fall, NFL PLAY 60 and United Way are partnering for Back to Football Friday – an exciting campaign to advance youth health and wellness across the nation.  As part of this effort, United Way of Sussex County is encouraging fans of all ages to show their NFL team pride on Friday, September 10, 2010 to celebrate the start of the NFL season and to support United Way’s work in Health.

Get your business involved!

Encourage colleagues and employees to wear their favorite NFL team apparel to celebrate the NFL!  All companies that register online at www.unitedway.org/backtofootball will have the opportunity to win a trip for two to Super Bowl XLV at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Companies that take it a step further by creating events or activities that celebrate the day can upload photos to be eligible to win a party hosted by the NFL.  The winner will be selected based on event or activity originality, level of NFL passion, and support for youth health and wellness.

All companies must register and upload event photos by 11:59pm on September 17, 2010.

Get your school involved!

Encourage faculty and students to wear their favorite NFL team apparel to celebrate our home team!  Schools that take it one step further by creating events or activities that celebrate the day can apply to become one of 34 NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools and receive a visit from an NFL player and win a $10,000 health and wellness grant.  All winners will be selected by event or activity originality, level of NFL passion, and relevance to the theme of youth and health wellness.  Visit www.NFLRUSH.com/backtofootball to register your school!

Schools must register and upload event photos by 11:59pm on September 17, 2010.

United Way wants to see your team spirit.  Sign up today!