Grayson Company Awarded Gwinnett Braves Grant

The Gwinnett Braves awarded their April “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” themed grant to i.DEAL Inc. of Grayson, Ga. The organization, famous for it's “Cinderella‟s Closet” program, has pledged to use the $1,000 grant to start up a new “Keep Moving Project” aimed at halting teenage obesity.

“We are proud, honored and extremely grateful to receive this grant from the Gwinnett Braves,” said Germaine Leroux, founder and president of i.DEAL, Inc. “We look forward to great success with the "Keep Moving Project‟ and are always looking for dedicated volunteers and sponsors. We are excited about an on-going partnership with the G-Braves in improving teen health.”

In a press release, the Gwinnett Braves said the i.DEAL Inc.‟s “Keep Moving Project” exemplifies the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” theme for April, promoting youth athletics or activities. The project came about as a response to the growing concern of teen obesity in the state of Georgia and the nation as a whole. The aim is to introduce simple lifestyle changes for a more healthy and fit body. i.DEAL, Inc. has already teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta in the past at its Lawrenceville, GA location to start the project, giving teens a space to begin exercising. The project will continue this fall with fitness and nutrition classes.

The $1,000 grant will be directly applied to the “Keep Moving Project,” assisting in the purchase of portable fitness equipment, healthy snacks and raw food products for cooking classes, advertisement to promote the program in the community and more.

As the recipient of the April grant, i.DEAL, Inc. and the “Keep Moving Project” will be recognized at Coolray Field on Sunday, July 8 prior to the Gwinnett Braves‟ 5:05 PM game against Durham.

About i.DEAL, Inc: i.DEAL, which stands for “I decisively empower a life,” is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to decisively empower a life of teens with year-round educational programs, workshops and community services projects. i.DEAL began with the “Cinderella‟s Closet” program, which provides prom attire to financially challenged teens so that they can attend their high school prom in style. Since the success of “Cinderella‟s Closet”, i.DEAL has begun the “Keep Moving Project” aimed at reducing teenage obesity and the “It Only Takes One” project, a mentoring initiative that pairs teens with local business owners. For more information on i.DEAL and its programs, contact Germaine Leroux at (877) 748-2859 or visit www.ideal-ga.org.

For more information on the Gwinnett Braves Grant Program, including details on how your organization can apply, call the Gwinnett Braves at (678) 277-0300 or email gwinnettinfo@braves.com.

(Editor's Note: This is from a press release from the Gwinnett Braves)