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 20,000 at-risk kids 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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Save the Date! Golf Tournament returns April 4th, 2022
10/6/21 - After the long hiatus we are so excited to announce that we'll be back at Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Spring of 2022! Our annual fundraiser includes a beautiful day of golf, a delicious lunch and BBQ dinner, a raffle, goodie bags and an awards presentation. Sponsored by some of the area's leading companies, the funds raised support our youth sports programs all year long. When you join us as a Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsor your company info will be viewed by hundreds of participants while you support a great local nonprofit. We're also offering Hole Sponsorships! Registration coming soon to our Golf Tournament page.
10/6/21 - After the long hiatus we are so excited to announce that we'll be back at Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Spring of 2022! Our annual fundraiser includes a beautiful day of golf, a delicious lunch and BBQ dinner, a raffle, goodie bags and an awards presentation. Sponsored by some of the area's leading companies, the funds raised support our youth sports programs all year long. When you join us as a Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsor your company info will be viewed by hundreds of participants while you support a great local nonprofit. We're also offering Hole Sponsorships! Registration coming soon to our Golf Tournament page.
RunStrong Upcoming Race Alert! Dinosaur Dash Sunday, Oct 31, 2021
9/15/21 - This fast-paced 5k-10k-15k run/walk/bike/virtual event at the Tustin Marketplace is always great fun and this year we'll be celebrating their 30th anniversary! Sponsor a student or join us in person to participate or volunteer. Learn more at tpsf.net/dinodash.
9/15/21 - This fast-paced 5k-10k-15k run/walk/bike/virtual event at the Tustin Marketplace is always great fun and this year we'll be celebrating their 30th anniversary! Sponsor a student or join us in person to participate or volunteer. Learn more at tpsf.net/dinodash.
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 & mitigate the long term impact to youth physical & 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 & 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 & other items designed to inspire healthy activity & good mental health. Read more.
4/1/21 SANTA ANA, CA – In an effort to combat the effects of social isolation & mitigate the long term impact to youth physical & 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 & 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 & other items designed to inspire healthy activity & 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. They're really nice. I don't know how to repay you for all the things you gave us. I'm glad I joined this running club. My time for the Cinco de Mayo 5k Race was 20 minutes and 3 seconds. I want to thank the Armstrong Foundation for everything that you have given us". - Eric, McFadden Intermediate School