Our main objective is to get into the schools during the day to promote character building and drug awareness. We do that by getting their (students) attention with feats of strength.

Schools and day centers were closing.

He told me he could go 25 more pitches. That's where I want them all on Opening Day.

Character issues such as drug abuse are not exclusive to Detroit Public Schools. My reference to substance abuse, not intended to focus on any particular school district, was simply used to illustrate this position.

He won that event also. There were a lot more schools that day. There were schools from Connecticut and New York at that meet.

Inspired by Girls and Boys Town itself, Character Matters is helping to create an awareness campaign that presents the true character of this very special place.