Every Step Counts
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.
Our Vision
Empowering the Next Generation
We refuse to let childhood obesity and mental health issues hold children back from forging the bright future they deserve. That’s why we’ve made it our goal to create and provide opportunities for all school-aged children to become more physically active in the United States and across the globe.
Our Mission
One Step Toward Miles of Change
At Fitness Finders, we believe that community-wide education is key to a healthier future. Our mission is to empower the general public with the knowledge and tools they need to assume responsibility for:
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The improvement of the health and health behavior of all people.
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The maintenance and improvement of the physical and mental well-being of all people.
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The prevention of degenerative disease.
Because when we put our heads and our hearts together, one step toward change turns into miles of progress.
Our History
Fitness Finders began in 1980 with funding from the Kellogg Foundation, the Hurst Foundation, the Campbell Soup Company, and others. We had one goal: to improve the health of children across the country. This steadfast commitment remains at the crux of our foundation today, as we continue to expand our reach.
In order to spread the benefits of Fitness Finders farther and faster, Dr. Kuntzleman and his wife Beth developed The Mileage Club in 1986. This all-inclusive walk/run club program for kids offers knowledge, support, and practical tools to track students’ mileage–all while motivating and rewarding them for their efforts and success. Mileage Club quickly became America’s #1 run club for kids–and still is!
With the help of donors, we continue to reach new communities, spreading our impact and mission far and wide.
Our Impact
Fitness Finders Foundation
Join the fight for happier, healthier children.
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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.
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