August 1, 2011 New York, NY – Mitch Arnold, a Fort Atkinson, WI high school soccer star and role model, was selected from a group of 40 M Award winners to be honored with 'The Gold M Award' including a $20,000 scholarship and charitable grant. The presentation was made on-field by New York Mets star David Wright, at Citi Field, in conjunction with Foundation partners MISSION Athletecare, Modell's Sporting Goods and The David Wright Foundation.
The M Foundation is a revolutionary non-profit organization that inspires young athletes to lead healthy lifestyles and to perform their best – both within and outside the competitive arena. The mission of the organization is to educate and to inspire. The M Foundation educates through research and awareness programs, and it inspires through activation and awards programs – most notably The M Awards, championed by the Foundation’s growing group of elite athletes.
