Youth Health

The Texas Rangers and Medical City Healthcare continue their fitness program aimed at helping Arlington fifth graders make healthy choices related to their diets. As part of the program, students receive fitness tips from Medical City Healthcare nutritionists, Rangers Captain, Arlington firefighters and Rangers players. The school with the most involvement receives a $5,000 grant for their physical education program.

In May 2011, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation launched a partnership with the just keep livin Foundation, founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey. This after-school program is dedicated to empowering high school students by providing them with the tools to lead active lives, and make healthy choices for a better future. Three high schools in North Texas - Eastern Hills in Fort Worth, Pinkston High School in Dallas and Sam Houston High School in Arlington - coordinate bi-weekly activities in fitness, nutrition and self-awareness for over 60 underserved youth. As part of the program, students participate in numerous marathons and community service initiatives throughout the year. Students also have the chance to experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.