Derek Jeter Foundation, NIAAA to Educate Youth about Alcohol and Research

When: April 24 -25, 2003
Where: NIAAA Intramural Laboratories, NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

NIAAA will host students in the Turn 2 Foundation's "Jeter's Leaders" program for a two-day visit to learn about alcohol research. Activities will include sessions on alcohol's effect on the adolescent body, tours of intramural laboratories, and a visit to Capitol Hill to learn how federal alcohol research is funded.

In 1996, New York Yankees' All-Star shortstop Derek Jeter established the Turn 2 Foundation to promote healthy lifestyles among youth. The mission of the foundation is to support and create programs and activities that motivate youth to choose healthy lifestyles and "turn away" from substances such as drugs and alcohol. Turn 2 will reward the positive behavior of these children—especially those demonstrating academic achievement and leadership—with support of sponsors, partners and the Turn 2 staff.

The Jeter's Leaders Program recognizes students for their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service. Leaders are responsible for delivering a positive message to their peers. That important message focuses on staying in school and leading alcohol- and drug-free life styles.

Next steps:
For more information about the Turn 2 Foundation, visit www.Turn2foundation.org; or contact Fred Donodeo, NIAAA Marketing Analyst at (301) 443-6370 or fdonodeo@mail.nih.gov.

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