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Empower Through Sport: Sam McCracken Champions Native Wellness with Nike’s N7 Program
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Sam McCracken, General Manager of Nike's N7 program, discussed his journey from a forklift driver to leading initiatives for Native American health and wellness through sports. He highlighted the N7 program's impact, including the Nike Air Native N7 shoe, which incentivizes health improvements. McCracken shared memorable moments, like being featured on Saturday Night Live and collaborating with Jordan Brand. He emphasized the importance of community engagement and the N7 fund, which has distributed $12.5 million to 300 communities. McCracken announced his retirement, expressing confidence in the next generation of leaders to continue the program's mission.
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