Several current and former Bison football players participated in an open gym event at Fargo’s TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Academy on Dec. 5.

According to Kim Pladson, TNT executive director, more than 100 children attended the event.

“It was an amazing time,” Pladson said. “These players serve as a significant role model in our community, and they were so professional and interactive with the kids sending a great message of the importance of staying active and keeping themselves healthy.”

The facility, located at 2800 Main Ave., offers a “kids only” fitness gym. Organized in 2005, TNT is a non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of life for children. Its mission, according to the TNT Web site, “is to build happy, healthy, confident kids through activities and sports.”