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Detroit Pal Helps To Transform Children's Lives In The Detroit Area by Keeping Them Active

Southfield (CW50) - Over 14,000 youth in Detroit have had their lives transformed because of the work performed by Detroit PAL. This group works to keep kids active and safe during this technology-driven time period. They provide athletic opportunities for children and create positive interactions with law enforcement and many of Detroit's key athletes.

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Robert Jamerson, CEO of Detroit PAL, and Officer Michael Richardson, PAL Team Program Officer, with Community Connect Host Lisa Germani (Credit: Amanda Piehler)

Robert Jamerson, the CEO of Detroit PAL as well as Officer Michael Richardson, a PAL Team Program Officer, and Detroit Police Officer joined Host Lisa Germani on COMMUNITY CONNECT to talk about how physical exercise not only helps kids physically but in a multitude of areas in their lives.

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Robert Jamerson, CEO of Detroit PAL, and Officer Michael Richardson, PAL Team Program Officer, with Community Connect Host Lisa Germani (Credit: Amanda Piehler)

To learn more, go to detroitpal.org

Watch COMMUNITY CONNECT, Saturdays at 8:30am on CW50.

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