Actress and Mom Sela Ward, Teen idols Mitchel Musso, Malese Jow and Devon Werkheiser team up with Soccer great Joy Fawcett to Help Moms With the Things That Matter Most ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms say "We need help" as the nutrition, fitness and safety needs of their children suffer due to busy schedules. That's why Ragu(R) pasta sauce teamed up with actress and mom, Sela Ward, and the "original" soccer mom and Olympian, Joy Fawcett, at the Ragu Soccer Shoot Out in Los Angeles to provide solutions for the challenges busy moms face incorporating healthy eating, fitness and safety into their families' daily routine. According to a recent survey, sponsored by Ragu, 65 percent of moms said they would welcome shortcut ideas for preparing nutritious meals that their kids will actually eat. That's why Ragu is offering moms across the country free resources at http://www.ragu.com/ for smart, simple solutions to help give their families the very best. "As a mom, I know it's really hard to balance my children's nutrition, fitness and safety needs," said Ward. "One of my biggest challenges is getting my kids to eat veggies. Who knew getting them to eat more vegetables was as simple as serving them pasta sauce that they already love. I'm so appreciative of everything Ragu is doing to help make the juggling for moms a little easier." Teen idols Mitchel Musso of Disney's "Hannah Montana" and Nickelodeon's Malese Jow of "Unfabulous" and Devon Werkheiser of "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" rallied kids during soccer drills while the star moms shared tips and shortcuts on providing nutritious meals their kids will enjoy, activities to keep kids active and fit throughout the summer and things every mom should know about keeping their kids safe. "Fitness is a top priority in my family," added Joy Fawcett. "To keep everyone active, moms should know that it can be as simple as heading outside whether it's in your backyard or at the park to just kick around a soccer ball with your children." The event supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Los Angeles and The AmberWatch Foundation via a donation made by Ragu. The money will help support The AmberWatch Foundation's "Be Safe!" program, which educates elementary-aged children, and their parents, on how to identify potential endangerment scenarios and stay out of the hands of abductors and predators. In addition, every kid who participated in the Shoot Out received an AmberWatch safety tool. The AmberWatch(R) is a child's wristwatch that features a super loud alert signal that the child can activate when they are feeling threatened or scared. Ragu Helps Make All Moms a Winner Ragu is committed to providing Moms with solutions online and through the free Soccer Mom Shortcuts Book for the things that matter most: nutrition, fitness and safety of their children. All moms can visit http://www.ragu.com/ for tips and tricks that will help make the hustle and bustle of every day life a little bit easier: -- Nutrition: The Ragu Soccer Moms Shortcuts book offers tips and tricks for serving more of the veggies they know their kids need. Since most kids love pasta sauce and can get a full serving of vegetables with just one half cup of most Ragu pasta sauces, the free book highlights a variety of dishes (beyond just pasta) Moms can quickly make using Ragu along with everyday items in their pantry or fridge -- Fitness: Now moms can spend more time playing outside with their kids thanks to the time saving tips offered in the Ragu Soccer Mom Shortcuts book. The book also helps moms brush up on their soccer lingo and offers new ways to pass the time while sitting in the bleachers -- Safety: Moms can get more information about the AmberWatch Foundation's "Be Safe!" program and learn simple ways to keep their children safe About Ragu Ragu Pasta Sauces are available in the pasta sauce aisle at all major grocery stores. For varieties, recipes and other exciting ways to use Ragu, visit http://www.ragu.com/. About Unilever Unilever [NYSE: UL, UN], one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life. In the United States these brands include recognized names such as: Axe, "all," Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever in the United States employs approximately 13,000 people in more than 60 office and manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico -- generating nearly $10 billion in sales in 2006. For more information visit http://www.unileverusa.com/. CONTACT: Lauren Kinelski/Stacy DeFino 212-445-8149/8454 Lkinelski/_ DATASOURCE: Unilever CONTACT: Lauren Kinelski, +1-212-445-8149, or Stacy DeFino, +1-212-445-8454, , both for Unilever Web site: http://www.unileverusa.com/ http://www.ragu.com/

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