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October 19, 2009
FDA Health Adivisory: Body Building Supplements can be Dangerous
Although I am delinquent in posting this article, I thought it important to our visitors to make sure that you are all aware that some supplements that can be purchased in your local health food store can be just as dangerous as the anabolic steroids that you read about on this web site. As documented […]
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October 1, 2009
Congress examines supplements with steroids
The Senate is beginning to consider the problem of supplements that are contaminated with steroids. Multiple studies done in the past couple of years have shown that as many as 20% of supplements pulled at random off of our health food store shelves contain steroids or stimulants that are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. […]
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September 9, 2009
Ex-Bears great Dick Butkus passionate about anti-steroid program
One of our closest partners in our battle to end steroid abuse among our nation’s kids is legendary NFL Hall of Fame player, Dick Butkus. In support of the cause, Dick and his team are holding a Charity Fight Night at the Hilton-Chicago on October 15. Proceeds will go to the Butkus Foundation. I urge […]
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August 25, 2009
Butkus Inspired Steroid Testing Program in Illinois
Of the many relationships we’ve developed since forming this organization, none have been more important than the one than we’ve developed with Dick Butkus and his team. Everyone knows Dick’s reputation as a Hall of Fame NFL Player, but I’ve gotten to know him as a caring father and role model. After becoming personally exposed […]
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August 24, 2009
Steroid testing has always been about sending a message
I was very pleased to read The Dallas Morning News’ editorial blog supporting the value of steroid testing in the State of Texas. Micheal Landauer, the author of this editorial, “gets it”. He clearly understands that the primary value of the testing program is in the deterrent effect that it has on kids. And that […]
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The Truth About Steroids – HS Athletes Have Taken Steroids
A coach in the William S. Hart Union High School District said he has had players who have taken steroids. This coach, who requested anonymity, said he has confronted multiple players who he suspected of taking steroids and has even contacted their parents to inform them of his suspicions. “If any coach in this district […]
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August 14, 2009
Hooton Ranks 15th in Dallas' Top 50 Most Powerful People in Metroplex Sports List
He giveth (Jonestown Coliseum). He taketh away (Terrell Owens). Not that it’s a push, but for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, it is status quo. For the third time in the list’s four-year history, the ol’ oil wildcatter has rambled and gambled his way to the top of the Dallas Observer‘s 50 Most Powerful People […]
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Dark side of steroids: Amid the clamor attending Ramirez's return, Texas activist preaches the story of his dead son
SAN DIEGO — Everyone wants to see the Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez. I’d rather see Taylor Hooton. Everyone wants to wrap their arms around Ramirez — with jeers or cheers. I’d rather watch Hooton and his father, Don, share a loving embrace. Ramirez will return Friday night against the Padres after serving a 50-game suspension for […]
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August 12, 2009
Don Hooton to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch Tonight at Yankee Stadium; Taylor Hooton Foundation to Receive $10,000 Donation from Yankee Foundation
New York Yankees, August 11, 2009 – The New York Yankees today announced that Don Hooton, father of Taylor Hooton and president of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the Yankees’ 7:05 p.m. game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. Additionally, he will be presented […]
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August 1, 2009
NY Yankee's Alex Rodriguez Joins Taylor Hooton Foundation Team
Today, the Taylor Hooton Foundation announced that New York Yankee’s star Alex Rodriguez will join the Taylor Hooton Foundation team to help fight youth steroid and other performance enhancing drug use. Don Hooton, President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation (THF) said: “This is the first time that we have teamed up with a ballplayer who […]
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