Dorchester school’s passion for health and wellness wins it a big grant
June 3, 2013
By Todd Feathers
Globe Correspondent
The students at Russell Elementary School do not have a gymnasium, and their reheated lunches are devoid of leafy greens, but the Dorchester school’s passion for health and wellness has earned it national recognition and a surprise gift from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
The business magnate arrived at the school Monday to congratulate the students and staff on winning $30,000 in the Find Your Balance Challenge, a nationwide school health competition.
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