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Maine Celtics, Sun Life celebrate annual Fit to Win youth program with appearances by players Pedro Bradshaw and Hank Morgan
Last week Sun Life U.S. and the Maine Celtics celebrated the annual Fit to Win program, which engages kids in fitness and healthy habit activities. Fit to Win concluded last week with a nutrition-themed event, which saw Maine Celtics players Pedro Bradshaw and Hank Morgan join the kids for a culinary competition making healthy appetizers, lunches and desserts. Conducted in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, the Fit to Win program has kids track their health activities, which
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