Reaching Out

In 2006, proceeds benefited childhood obesity.   Why? Thirty percent of all children are obese or overweight—a 100% increase in just three decades, which poses implications not only for the health of our nation but also for our economy.  

Our benefit organization was Students Run Philly Style.  This organization researched and found that obesity was a major issue in the Philadelphia community.  To address the issue, they developed an innovative solution to engage obese, diabetic, asthmatic and sedentary Philadelphia youth.

Students Run Philly Style uses a four prong strategy: building a healthy lifestyle, increasing self-esteem, providing safe-alternative activities and mentoring.  We believe Students Run Philly Style not only embodies our mission to help young people develop healthy lifestyles, but also our mission to build character and challenge youth to become productive citizens.