Schools are letting kids out for the summer, and they’re all looking for something to do and somewhere to play. The summer of 2013 is going to be extra special for thousands of children who know when they return to elementary school next fall, they’ll have new ways to play and be active. As a member of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, we’ve helped get the word out to schools and families about Together Counts,™ a far-reaching anti-obesity initiative bolstered by our support and yours. We’re thrilled that our efforts will directly affect 7,000 students through this year’s grant program, aimed at communities who need it most, with more than $175,000 in playground equipment, sports gear and cash. We salute the top winners for each program below and invite you celebrate the winners from all 14 schools. Your local school might just be in the winner’s circle! Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes Two grand-prize winning schools will receive $30,000 in cash and prizes plus a new playground.

• Central Intermediate School, Central Louisiana: Winning entry cast by Music Teacher Johanna Benton
• Seaford Manor Elementary School, Seaford New York: Winning entry cast by Parent/Volunteer Laurie Scimeca
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Find Your Balance Challenge William E. Russell Elementary in Dorchester Mass will receive $30,000 in cash and prizes and more.

• Winning application submitted by P.E. Teacher Elizabeth Reynolds Lupo
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Healthier U.S. Schools Incentives Valasco Elementary school in Freeport Texas will receive a $10,000 cash prize.

• Winning entry cast by Library Media Specialist Lee Ann Simon
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To see the smiling faces of the winners and to learn more about the impact the Together Counts program can have on your community, join the conversation on Facebook.