Spring 2012 Race: Capital City Classic, Sunday, April 22nd
R4R Youth Fitness Program
R4R Youth Fitness Program is a program designed to combat childhood obesity in at-risk youth by educating young people and their families on fitness and nutrition. The Runnin’ for Rhett Foundation makes training available at no charge to schools in the 4-county Sacramento area.
Rhett’s parents, Randy and Beth Seevers, meet with school officials, coaches, participants and their families to share Rhett’s story, offering motivation and encouragement to ensure a meaningful experience for all. During the 4-week training program, the students meet two times per week with coaches to learn about proper running technique, stretches, and nutrition. In addition to training, each participant receives race entrance, a Runnin’ for Rhett t-shirt and wristband, and a finishing medal. Coaches are paid a stipend, for their time, ranging from $100 to $250, depending on the number of students that are participating in the after school training.
Our hope is to use this program to touch the lives of all youth from a wide variety of different backgrounds. It is our experience that youth who feel like part of a team - accepted and encouraged - hold a higher self worth, and will be more prepared for life's challenges.
If you are interested in involving your school in our program, please be sure to review the following requirements:
1) Is your school site able to make a commitment to a 2 day a week, 4-week training program?
2) Do you have a teacher/advisor who can attend a coaching meeting with our trainers?
3) Is your school site able to recruit 25+ students to participate in the fitness challenge?
4) Is your school site able to host a “pre-training” assembly prior to the start of the training program so as to involve the families, and allow our foundation to share Rhett’s inspiring story?
5) Do you have parents/staff available to attend a race in downtown Sacramento?
6) Is your school site able to host a post race awards assembly with your student body to distribute finisher medals - presented by a Runnin’ for Rhett representative - to students who participated in the challenge?
The Runnin’ for Rhett Foundation encourages the participation of children with special needs, and is willing to facilitate this in any way needed.
Click on the "R4R Youth Fitness Program Application" link on this page.
