Andrew Luck to Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Riley Hospital Endorsement Deal

Andrew Luck is teaming up with Riley Hospital for Children in an effort to promote healthy lifestyles for Indiana’s children.

Together, they plan to design a new program that will encourage children to make better choices when it comes to physical fitness, nutrition and education.

The program, called “Change the Play,” will provide children with more information and tools to make healthier decisions will be unveiled later Tuesday.

“This is an ambitious goal, but if anyone can make a difference, I believe it will be Riley and Andrew working together,” said Dr. Jeff Sperring, president and CEO of Riley at IU Health, in a statement provided by the hospital. “We want to see all Hoosier kids grow healthier, stronger, happier.”

Luck understands the importance of good role models and points to his parents as his inspiration for becoming physically fit and mentally active.

He hopes this program helps Indiana’s children make the same choices.

“I know the importance of having good role models in your life,” said Luck said in a statement.  “As a kid I was fortunate that my parents embraced a healthy lifestyle and encouraged us to be physically and mentally active, using sport as play. They taught us the benefit of exercise, good nutrition and informed decision-making, which helped me develop a strong foundation. I believe that by working with Riley, we can help make that kind of difference in the lives of Indiana kids, and I am looking forward to it.’

Indianapolis selected Luck with the No. 1 overall draft choice and is 4-3 behind their new franchise quarterback.

The arrangement with Riley is a four-year partnership that could be extended beyond that.