LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a
celebration of health, fitness, and culinary creativity,
Herbalife, LA Galaxy, and the Garden School
Foundation teamed up yesterday to host the third annual
Thanksgiving Cookoff for over 50 students from Leapwood Avenue and
Annalee Elementary Schools. The event, held at Dignity Health
Sports Park, kicked off with an exciting soccer clinic designed to
help students hone their skills on the field. This was followed by
a tour of the LA Galaxy's community garden, where the young
participants learned firsthand about sustainable farming and how
fresh, locally grown produce is used to create healthy meals.
Herbalife is committed to helping people
lead healthier lives, and this event is a wonderful way to bring
that mission to life for local students.
The day's highlight was a hands-on cooking session led by
Matthew Lindblom, executive chef for
LEVY Restaurants, at Dignity Health Sports Park. Under Chef
Lindblom's guidance, the students created a festive, nutritious
three-course Thanksgiving meal featuring Three Sisters Succotash,
Thanksgiving Loco Moco Sundae, and Pumpkin Waffles for dessert. LA
Galaxy players John McCarthy and
Miguel Berry, along with the team's
mascot Cozmo, were on hand to assist the young chefs, adding
excitement to the cooking experience and offering their own
culinary tips.
Jennifer Guran, director of
Global Sports Marketing and Partnerships at
Herbalife: "Herbalife is committed to helping people lead
healthier lives, and this event is a wonderful way to bring that
mission to life for local students. By partnering with LA Galaxy
and the Garden School Foundation, we're not only teaching kids the
importance of nutrition and sustainability, but also giving them
the tools to make healthier choices both on and off the field. This
Thanksgiving cookoff is a celebration of community, wellness, and
fun."
The event was made possible by the Joint Community Partnership
Fund, a collaborative initiative between Herbalife and LA Galaxy.
The fund continues to support local community organizations like
the Garden School Foundation, a nonprofit that teaches students the
value of sustainable gardening and healthy eating. The foundation
currently serves more than 3,200 students across ten Title I
elementary schools.
Tom Braun, President of
Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer at LA Galaxy:
"We are proud to be part of a program that not only provides
students with the chance to learn soccer but also teaches them the
importance of nutrition and sustainability. This Thanksgiving
cookoff exemplifies our commitment to empowering youth in
underserved communities with the tools they need to live healthy,
active lives."
The partnership between Herbalife and LA Galaxy extends beyond
this event, with a shared mission to foster active, healthy
lifestyles among young people. This year, through the Joint
Community Partnership Fund, the organizations have hosted several
impactful initiatives, including the unveiling of a new community
mini-pitch in Pico Rivera, a
back-to-school event at A Place Called Home where students
received school supplies, and a special collaboration with the LA
Galaxy's Special Olympics program.
Rachel Black, executive
director for Garden School Foundation: "We are thrilled to see
the incredible impact that the Joint Community Partnership Fund
continues to have in our communities. Whether it's through teaching
kids how to grow their own food, play soccer, or simply have fun in
the kitchen, these programs provide lasting memories and teach
skills that will serve these students for years to come."
Since its launch, the Joint Community Partnership Fund has
contributed over $2.5 million in
support of community programs, and in 2022, an additional
$1.25 million was added to further
expand its reach. Through these initiatives, Herbalife and LA
Galaxy continue to demonstrate their commitment to underserved
communities, with a focus on promoting wellness, nutrition
education, and youth engagement.
For more information about Herbalife, visit Herbalife.com.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a
premier health and wellness company, community, and platform that
has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and
a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980.
The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more
than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide
one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their
customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live
their best life.
For more information, visit www.Herbalife.com.
About the LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer's most successful club. Based
in Carson, Calif. at Dignity
Health Sports Park, the Galaxy have won the MLS Cup a record
five times (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014), the MLS Supporters'
Shield four times (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011) and the Lamar Hunt U.S.
Open Cup twice (2001, 2005), and one Concacaf Champions Cup (2000)
since their inception in 1996. Under the direction of LA Galaxy
President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer
Tom Braun on the business operations
side and LA Galaxy General Manager Will
Kuntz on the soccer operations side, the Galaxy are the
premier club in MLS, with stars like Landon
Donovan, David Beckham,
Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Javier Hernandez, Cobi
Jones, Riqui Puig and
Marco Reus representing LA over the
team's 29 years in MLS. For more information on the LA Galaxy,
visit www.lagalaxy.com.
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