Thomas, Ndukwe tackle childhood obesity

By Don Delco
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer

Offensive tackle Joe Thomas has been one of the few bright spots for the 2009 Cleveland Browns. Since he was drafted third overall in 2007, Thomas has become a fan favorite for his ability to anchor the left side of the Browns line and earn multiple Pro Bowl berths.

Thomas has also embraced his new home of northeast Ohio. He can be seen courtside at Cleveland Cavaliers games. His wife, Annie, served as an assistant for the women's basketball team at Cleveland State two years ago. Thomas is also co-host of an outdoor show on Sports Time Ohio.

Lately, Thomas has become a spokesman for childhood obesity. Recently, No Logo Needed was contacted by MediaSource. The full-service multimedia content and media relations company told us that Thomas, along with Bengals defensive back and Dublin, Ohio native Chinedum Ndukwe, teamed up as spokesmen for the American Dairy Association's "Fuel Up to Play 60."

Their goal is to encourage kids to get at least 60 minutes of exercise and eat right. According to a 2008 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five preteen and teenagers is overweight.

"It is important to be able to put a on-field rivalry aside to help kids and make them understand the importance of drinking milk, and maintaining a healthy life style and getting out and staying active," Thomas said. 

For all the negative stories surrounding professional athletes and the current state of the Browns' on field problems, it's nice to see when they do some good away from the field.

Hopefully, Thomas will be a major piece when the Browns return to doing good on the field. By the time that that happens, childhood obesity may be a thing of the past.

  November 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM

Comments

Stand up guy. I hope he retires here in Cleveland.

  November 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM by ThomasFan

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