Above / When the Crosstown High School Classic featuring Naperville Central versus Naperville North takes the field at Benedetti – Wehrli Stadium on Oct. 9, Blackout for Easter Seals also aims to be a winner. (PN File Photo)
On Fri., Oct. 9, Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School will kick off at 7:30PM for the 10th annual “Wes Spencer” Cross Town Classic Football at North Central College.
In addition to the long running crosstown rivalry in the DuPage Valley Conference, the annual showdown will raise money for Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley through friendly competition. Since the Blackout for Easter Seals program started back in 2010, District 203 students have raised over $30,000 for Easter Seals.
Similar to Penn State’s “whiteout” and U of I’s “Orange Crush,” the Blackout encourages as many fans as possible to purchase black T-shirts to show their support of Easter Seals and their team. All of the proceeds from the T-shirt sales go toward Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley’s mission to enable infants, children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum independence and to provide support for the families who love and care for them.
“We could not be more appreciative of the efforts of the teams, students, staff and parents,” noted Theresa Forthofer, President and CEO of Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley. “Their generosity is helping raise awareness and funds for local children with developmental disabilities.”
Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley extends gratitude to many local businesses for their sponsorships, cause marketing support and special promotions. The nonprofit agency also thanks Christine Roy for doing “a fantastic job coordinating the project this year.”
For more information about this year’s Crosstown Classic Blackout for Easter Seals, contact Chris Roy at croy@naperville203.org.
About Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley
The mission of Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley is to enable infants, children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum independence and to provide support for the families who love and care for them. Founded in 1952, Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley is one of the largest and most highly regarded pediatric outpatient rehabilitation centers in the Nation serving nearly 3,200 infants, children, and adults with therapy and audiology services each year. Key services include: physical, occupational, speech-language, nutrition and assistive technology therapies and audiology services for all ages. Additional services include social services, community outreach programs, specialty clinics and The Lily Garden, an inclusive childcare center. Support children and adults with disabilities at www.EasterSealsDFVR.org.
