The Philadelphia 76ers and Virtua Total Turf joined together to host a wellness academy for Camden County students.
MANTUA -- Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J McConnell joined students from Holy Name School in Camden for a health and wellness academy Wednesday.
McConnell and 76ers In Arena Host Christian Crosby joined Virtua Total Turf Experience in hosting 60 children from the school that included an interactive lecture on sports nutrition and injury prevention.
It combines the game of basketball with individualized coaching and mentoring to help kids cultivate positive values and develop life skills, according to the 76ers organization.
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