Healthy Athletes, Healthy Futures
We believe that athletic participation is a foundation for success in life. Kids who play sports have higher self-esteem, greater self-confidence, better academic outcomes, less obesity and are less likely to use drugs. Grounded in the work of pioneering physician Kevin L. Armstrong, the Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation provides running shoes, race fees, transportation and support to help kids reach their full potential. Since 2005, over 30,000 students have been benefited from our all-volunteer programs including our RunStrong running clubs which train and equip students to successfully compete in and complete 5k and 10k races. Join us!
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RunStrong 2021-22 ReCap: We came back Strong!
After 2 years of virtual challenges and drive-through activities, RunStrong students were excited to participate in local running events again. The Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation sponsored over 600 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. At each event, RunStrong was the largest team registered with the most enthusiastic runners! Read more. |
The 12th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser was a Huge Success!
After a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, on Monday, April 4th, over 90 enthusiastic golfers participated in the 12th Annual Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation Golf Tournament at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. It was a beautiful day for golf! Sponsorship dollars, green fees and other monetary contributions from our generous participants enabled us to reach our fundraising goals. This was critically important as we have been unable to host any significant fundraising events over the past two years due to the pandemic.
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After a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, on Monday, April 4th, over 90 enthusiastic golfers participated in the 12th Annual Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation Golf Tournament at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. It was a beautiful day for golf! Sponsorship dollars, green fees and other monetary contributions from our generous participants enabled us to reach our fundraising goals. This was critically important as we have been unable to host any significant fundraising events over the past two years due to the pandemic.
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RunStrong Upcoming Race Alert - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
"Reaching for the Cure 5K" March 27, 2022
The PCRF's "Reaching for the Cure" event is back. RunStrong will join the community of excited runners at IVC who dedicate their miles to fight cancer in children worldwide.
Learn more at 2022 Reaching for the Cure - Campaign (pcrf-kids.org)
RunStrong Race ReCap! Dino Dash Sunday, Oct 31, 2021
11/14/21 - After not being able to actively participate for almost 2 years, over 160 RunStrong runners from Santa Ana competed in the 30th Annual Dino Dash on Sunday, Oct 31st at the Tustin Marketplace. Representing six different intermediate schools and wearing their newly printed neon yellow shirts, RunStrong was a noticeable presence, with several runners achieving awards. This was the first KAMSF sponsored run since December 2019, and it was a great way to reintroduce the joy of running, the benefits of healthy competition and the spirit of community to young athletes from Santa Ana who have been isolated for so long due to COVID. After crossing the finish line, runners declared "It was tiring, but it was well worth it! It was so much fun!"
11/14/21 - After not being able to actively participate for almost 2 years, over 160 RunStrong runners from Santa Ana competed in the 30th Annual Dino Dash on Sunday, Oct 31st at the Tustin Marketplace. Representing six different intermediate schools and wearing their newly printed neon yellow shirts, RunStrong was a noticeable presence, with several runners achieving awards. This was the first KAMSF sponsored run since December 2019, and it was a great way to reintroduce the joy of running, the benefits of healthy competition and the spirit of community to young athletes from Santa Ana who have been isolated for so long due to COVID. After crossing the finish line, runners declared "It was tiring, but it was well worth it! It was so much fun!"
RunStrong Upcoming Race Alert! Santa Claus for A Cause, Sunday Dec 12, 2021
11/14/21 - This is the ultimate Christmas run with participants showcasing their finest holiday costumes to compete in this festive 5k/10k run that will include the Lil Dickens Carolers, Christmas music, a pre-race dance warm-up and prizes across many different age groups! Join us at Irvine Valley College for this fun event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Learn more at Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K (runsignup.com).
11/14/21 - This is the ultimate Christmas run with participants showcasing their finest holiday costumes to compete in this festive 5k/10k run that will include the Lil Dickens Carolers, Christmas music, a pre-race dance warm-up and prizes across many different age groups! Join us at Irvine Valley College for this fun event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Learn more at Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K (runsignup.com).
Armstrong Founder and Vice President Karen Armstrong featured as the KNX Hero of the Week
4/29/21 - Former KNX Hero Karen Armstrong helps students get active after year of COVID-19. Thousands Southern California students spent last summer under tight health restrictions due to COVID. But things are different now. We check in with a former KNX "Helpful Honda" Hero of the Week, who's preparing kids in Santa Ana for a summer of activity! Listen to the radio interview.
4/29/21 - Former KNX Hero Karen Armstrong helps students get active after year of COVID-19. Thousands Southern California students spent last summer under tight health restrictions due to COVID. But things are different now. We check in with a former KNX "Helpful Honda" Hero of the Week, who's preparing kids in Santa Ana for a summer of activity! Listen to the radio interview.
Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation Launches GO F.A.R. (Fun, Active Running) for Santa Ana Students
4/1/21 SANTA ANA, CA – In an effort to combat the effects of social isolation and mitigate the long term impact to youth physical and mental health, the Kevin Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation has launched a new program - GO F.A.R. (Fun, Active Running), a socially distanced program designed to inspire students to recommit to physical activity. GO F.A.R. encourages students to join a running app which tracks their progress and records their distance. The Foundation will give prizes to the students who go the farthest as well as provide a “goodie” bag for all participants including a T-Shirt, mask, healthy snacks and other items designed to inspire healthy activity and good mental health. Read more.
4/1/21 SANTA ANA, CA – In an effort to combat the effects of social isolation and mitigate the long term impact to youth physical and mental health, the Kevin Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation has launched a new program - GO F.A.R. (Fun, Active Running), a socially distanced program designed to inspire students to recommit to physical activity. GO F.A.R. encourages students to join a running app which tracks their progress and records their distance. The Foundation will give prizes to the students who go the farthest as well as provide a “goodie” bag for all participants including a T-Shirt, mask, healthy snacks and other items designed to inspire healthy activity and good mental health. Read more.
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"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