It's Time to Get America's Kids Moving Again
Our Mission
- Tackle the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. More than 20 million kids are overweight or obese in the USA.
- Provide transition for Veterans civilian life, bringing their dedication of service to America’s young people.
- Reduce soaring health-care costs by starting kids on a lifetime of fitness and good nutrition.
USA Fitness Corps, NY Road Runners Event March 23 to Expand Vets’ Networks
March 4th, 2011The USA Fitness Corps is now working with the New York Road Runners to give Veterans expanded opportunities to fulfill their commitment to service while improving the health and fitness of America’s young people. The USAFC and the Road Runners (NYRRC) have scheduled a special information session for Veterans on March 23, 2011, that should expand the Vets professional networks while they learn of the great ongoing programs under the Road Runners banner.
Among those programs are the Mighty Milers and the Young Runners. More information about those programs can be found at http://www.nyrrfoundation.org.
“The USA Fitness Corps is continuing to seek private and public funding to sustain and grow the important initiatives and relationships we have established on behalf of kids in underserved communities and our terrific returning Vets,” USAFC Executive Director David Haney said. “We wanted to move forward with our commitment to returning Vets in helping them find career and volunteer opportunities. The NYRRC has been a great partner of ours and we think the Vets may be surprised and pleased at the impact the Road …
