Oakland

The sound of laughing children playing tag or hide-and-seek isn't often heard on the streets of Richmond's notorious Iron Triangle. Gunshots are too common, producing an unexpected casualty: Some kids have forgotten how to play.

Some Bay Area inner city schools are trying to increase the amount of physical activity that students are exposed to. The program is called Sports4Kids and kids are not only healthier, but some are also learning what it takes to lead.

Playworks Bay Area kicked off the summer on June 12th, when kickball teams representing eight companies from around the area gathered for the 7th Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Tournament. Representatives from all levels of the companies joined in the full day event, which featured a catered lunch, music, and four games of kickball for each team. Playworks staff members were on hand to assist in the festivities, doing everything from refereeing to team management.

I love my job, mostly because I get to do something everyday that has a very real positive impact on the kids at my school.

For example, two years ago, Hui Bin came to America as a new immigrant. He spoke no English, as his primary language is Cantonese. Those first few weeks at Lincoln Elementary were a difficult time for Hui Bin. During recess time, he would either sit or walk alone and not interact at all with the other kids.