Cowan students Chase Charlie After School

Students at Cowan Elementary School in Delaware County, Indiana are part of an after-school running program called "Chase Charlie" led by Ball State University.

BSU received a $1,000 grant  from UnitedHealth HEROES Youth Service America that supports development of specific programs to combat childhood obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles in communities.

A similar program, funded by ING, was started in 2009 at Burris Laboratory School.

The Cowan program, which will end in April, is offered twice a week. P.E. teacher Jill Brand and BSU students lead the activities, which include running and many other activities, including dodgeball, Steal the Flag and something called "Not In My Backyard".

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For more information on the Annual Chase Charlie races at Ball State University, visit http://www.chasecharlie.com/.