Providing Santa Ana's underserved students a path to a promising future.
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The RunStrong Year End Family Celebration and Fun Run was great way to end the 2023-24 Year!
The 2024 Year End Family Celebration brought together RunStrong participants, coaches, KAMSF Board Members, parents, siblings, friends and program sponsors to recognize the accomplishments of runners and acknowledge the success of the program. The day included certificates presented to outstanding runners at each of the Runstrong school sites, heartfelt speeches from student and coaches and the first ever RunStrong “Legacy Medal” given to all graduating 8th graders. Thanks to everyone for making this year an incredible success. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! |
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RunStrong 2023-24 ReCap: We continue to grow in numbers and in impact!
During the 2023-24 school year, The Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation sponsored over 700 runners from Santa Ana in three events: the “Dino Dash”, the “Santa Claus for A Cause” Run and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s “Reaching for the Cure” race. Now one of the largest running clubs in Orange County, RunStrong's presence was felt at all races. Decked out in their new "Columbia Blue" Team |
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KAMSF Annual ASICS Shoe Distribution
One of the highlights of the year is the Annual KAMSF Shoe Distribution. Since 2018, the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation has provided a generous grant to provide deserving students with new, high quality ASICs Running shoes - shoes that allow students to race with confidence and pride. Over the years, close to 3,000 pairs of shoes have been purchased and distributed to RunStrong students. |
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Fall 2023 RunStar Featured Student Runner Amaya Esparza
Amaya Esparza is a 7th grader at Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. She was introduced to the RunStrong program by Coach Jesse Penunuri during her 6th grade year and is currently still active going into her third year in the program. RunStrong has kept her motivated with her academics, She balances competition while excelling in honors classes and actively engaging in the Mendez Fundamental Music Program. She is also participating in both the Cross Country and the Track & Field teams at the school. Click Here to Read More. |
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Winter 2023 RunStar Featured Student Runner Shaun Gonzales
Shaun Gonzales, is a well-rounded student athlete. As a sophomore at Santa Ana High School, he participates in Track & Field and Water Polo while taking AP and Honor classes. He is also part of the mock trial as a co-captain as well as being a leader in FCA, a Fellowship for Christian Athletes. This may seem like a heavy load, but Shaun would have it no other way and he has maintained a 4.8 GPA. Click Here to Read More. |
"Thank you so much for being with us in every race and for supporting everyone in RunStrong and for buying us those shoes. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been able to run in the 3 races. Thank you so much for the shirts and bags. ". ~ Eric, McFadden Intermediate School
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