OUR PROGRAM WHY

Nearly one in five youth in the United States are obese,  with African-American and Latino youth carrying the highest obesity rates, which significantly increases risk for type 2 diabetes and hypertension.  

South Carolina, ranks 9th in the nation with over 20% of youth ages 10-17 experiencing obesity and 17% of SC high school students living with obesity, while North Carolina ranks 10th in the nation with over 19.8% of youth ages 10-17 experiencing obesity and 15.4% of NC high school students living with obesity.   

With a focus on on combating childhood obesity in disproportionately impacted communities, our program promotes improved wellness through BIPOC-led education, engagement and instruction through non-traditional fitness, the introduction of culturally resonant plant-based nutrition.