Sweetwater High School recently debuted their new weight room during a ceremonial ribbon cutting event sponsored by the San Diego Chargers. The weight room was built with a $63,000 grant awarded in 2015 by Chargers Champions, a program of the San Diego Chargers. In addition to the weight room, the grant assisted with the purchase of much-needed football equipment.

“This facility was old and outdated,” said a Sweetwater High student. “Now we have a clean, safe and state of the art facility to lift in. It gives me more of a drive to preserver and push through.”

“We want kids to receive access to the best nutrition and fitness programs available, but schools can’t do it alone,” said Chargers President-Business Operations A.G. Spanos. “They need support from the business community and we’re proud to be able to do our part through the Chargers Champions program.”

Chargers Champions is committed to improving physical fitness in San Diego County schools by providing grants for new facilities and equipment.

“The Chargers grant is a great contribution to the Sweetwater High School weight room,” said Sweetwater High School Principal Maribel Gavin. “We were able to purchase equipment that has enhanced the ability for students to practice a healthy lifestyle which also contributes to their academic growth.  We believe students need to be fit and healthy in order to be able to make even bigger academic gains and the Charger grant has definitely helped Sweetwater High move in that direction.”