WHO: | • Lincoln’s Challenge Academy • Chicago Bears Offensive Tackle, Charles Leno Jr. • Illinois Broadcasters Association • Illinois National Guard |
WHAT: | • The Illinois National Guard produced a public service announcement on the Lincoln’s Challenge Academy (LCA), a quasi-military academy for Illinois’ at-risk youth located in Rantoul, Illinois. • Charles Leno Jr., offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, agreed to serve as a spokesman for the PSA after the Illinois Broadcasters Association helped secure the Chicago Bears’ assistance. • More than 14,500 Cadets have graduated from the LCA since its launch in 1993, exceeding any other program nationwide. Approximately 75% of LCA graduates earn a GED and 95% find gainful employment, continue college or join the military following graduation. • LCA is taking applications for the summer session. • More information on LCA can be found at http://lincolnschallenge.org. |
WHEN: | Monday April 18, 2016 at 02:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) |
WHERE: | Illinois |
NOTES: | • Video and audio versions of the PSA are available on the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS). • 30-second video:https://www.dvidshub.net/video/450753/lincolns-challenge-30-second-psa#.Vszgbv60iUk • 60-second video:https://www.dvidshub.net/video/450771/lincolns-challenge-60-second-psa#.Vszgjv60iUk • 30-second video:https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/43243/lincolns-challenge-30-second-psa-audio#.Vszgm_60iUk • 60-second video:https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/43245/lincolns-challenge-60-second-psa-audio#.Vszgp_60iUk • Any questions regarding the PSA should be directed to the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at 217-761-3569 or at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil. |