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Washington Commanders Promote Literacy and Fitness at Easterseals

Falls Church, VA,
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Paula Moore, Vice President
pmoore@eseal.org

Major Tuddy, members of Command Force, and Washington Commanders alum Ken Harvey were among those who visited the Easterseals Child Development Center in Falls Church today to promote reading and physical fitness. 

Preschoolers at the Center enjoyed hearing two stories, including from Harvey, who read his book, Come Find Me. In addition, US Marine Corps Captain Riley Tejcek, who has been honored by the Commanders and is currently competing to be a member of the 2026 Winter Olympic USA bobsled team, read her children’s book, If You Can Dream It, Be It. 

The kids then had fun with Commanders mascot Major Tuddy and two members of the team's entertainment squad, Command Force, who led the children in exercises. Each child later took home a mini football and helmet, along with one of the books.

Easterseals DC MD VA is grateful to the Washington Commanders for spending time at our Falls Church Center to promote learning and fitness.

A Visit from the Commanders

Former football player Ken Harvey reads his book to chlldren
Washington Commanders alum Ken Harvey reads from his book, Come Find Me
Two cheerleaders from the Washington Commanders pose with preschool children
Members of Command Force led the kids through some exercise and dance routines
Washington Commanders mascot sits at desk
Mascot Major Tuddy played with the kids and even tried his hand at working the Center's front desk!
  1. Washington Commanders alum Ken Harvey reads from his book, Come Find Me
  2. Members of Command Force led the kids through some exercise and dance routines
  3. Mascot Major Tuddy played with the kids and even tried his hand at working the Center's front desk!

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Easterseals DC MD VA is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. And we won’t rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.