Beating the Odds Foundation hosted a Beating the Odds assembly program for fourth through sixth-grade elementary students at the Altoona Area School District.
Quarterbacks of Life who shared their stories of perseverance were Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier, recording artist and former NBA star Thurl Bailey, Southwest Airlines pilot Kim Cooper and Pittsburgh Passion owner Teresa Conn.
100 teachers piloted the Quarterbacks of Life Program during the 2008-2009 school year. This pilot program was made possible through a Highmark Healthy High Five School Challenge grant.