Stronger Kids
With Every Step
The Fitness Finders Foundation sponsors Fitness Finders run club programs in underfunded elementary schools, bringing structured daily movement to children who need it most.
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Make an impact on youth fitness, fight childhood obesity, and change lives across the globe.
With the help of passionate donors, Fitness Finders is innovating youth fitness by getting children on their feet and out into the world – preventing obesity, promoting mental wellness, and fostering a happier, healthier generation.
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That’s why we believe encouraging youth fitness is more crucial than ever–and we hope you’ll join us in our efforts.
About Fitness Finders Foundation
Join the Movement for More Movement
Fitness Finders Foundation provides educational programs that empower individuals to take charge of their physical and mental health. We coordinate with agencies to bring impactful educational health programs to schools, colleges, universities, community action groups, and more.
For 40 years, our flagship program, Mileage Club, has helped millions of children increase their physical capacity, prepare their brains for a day of learning, and manage their behavior and emotions through walking and running–a proven treatment for obesity and mental health issues.
Above all else, our goal is to help people–especially children–establish lasting habits for healthier minds, stronger bodies, and brighter futures.
Why Donate?
Join the Movement for More Movement
When you donate to Fitness Finders, you help create a brighter future for children across the globe, taking a stance against the growing challenges of childhood obesity and mental health issues in our schools.
Your contribution helps us bring life-changing physical activity and health education programs to communities around the world.
With your help, we can:
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Launch more Mileage Clubs in underserved schools
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Provide training and resources for educators and communities
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Reach children who are most vulnerable to obesity, anxiety, and depression
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Expand our impact across the U.S. and globally
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Support long-term studies and improvements in youth fitness education
Every dollar moves us one step closer to healthier minds, stronger bodies, and brighter futures.
Make an impact today.
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Mileage Club by Fitness Finders has improved the lives of millions of children over the last 40 years to:
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Increase their physical capacity.
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Prepare their brains for a day of learning.
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Help them manage behavior and emotions through walking and running.
Effects of Physical Activity
Childhood obesity and mental health issues are overwhelming our schools and our children across the country. But there’s good news: physical activity is one of the most effective tools we have to fight these issues – and one of the easiest ways to build a brighter future.
Regular physical activity in children has been shown to:
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Improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
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Help prevent childhood obesity
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Increase physical endurance and overall fitness
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Enhance academic performance by improving focus, memory, and cognitive function
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Boost emotional regulation and reduce behavioral challenges
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Promote social connection and teamwork
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Build lifelong healthy habits that carry into adulthood
By getting kids moving, we’re not just improving health. We're changing lives.
