Kids Get Fit Initiative
Coke10k began in 1982, and has been an annual tradition for over 40 years. Our race has put a spotlight on physical fitness for the community over four decades. It has introduced many to the joy and accomplishment of the sport of running. We are thrilled when we see generations of families participating in our race each year! With the race becoming such a large community draw, it presented the opportunity to use our event to further physical fitness in the community. Physical activity for children is an even greater need in this age of technology and we have elected to try to help in that area, encouraging healthy lifestyles which include regular exercise.
We are excited to be a catalyst for increasing awareness and providing funds to encourage youth fitness! We hope you will join us in making the Coke 10k Kids Get Fit Initiative a movement of positive change for our Mississippi children … please help us move them up the ranks.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Kids Get Fit is partnering again with our local Lighthouse Foundation to implement an in-house physical fitness program for their youth participants. All charitable contributions received here will benefit them 100% to assist with the administration and materials for a short term curriculum designed to meet the physical activity goals outlined by the USDA:
Provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities.
Teach students the importance of energy balance through healthy eating and regular exercise.
Ensure students’ regular participation in physical activity.
Teach students the short- and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthful lifestyle.
A core objective of the program is to: develop character skills such as; encouraging your friends; keeping a positive attitude; setting and achieving goals; and understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You will have opportunity to monetarily support Kids Get Fit during your registration process, or you may simply make a contribution through the "Donate" button on our homepage. We greatly appreciate your help to encourage physical fitness for our students!
