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During the 2025-26 school year, The Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation sponsored over 700 registration fees for RunStrong students from Santa Ana to compete in three running 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 "Kelly Green" Team shirts and new ASICs running shoes, RunStrong students took their place at the start line ready to compete, run their best and finish strong. We took home countless awards this season as many coaches and students crossed the finish line first in their age groups. We are proud of RunStrong students for working hard and giving their all - they continue to represent the SAUSD and their community with pride. Thank you to the volunteer coaches, chaperones and parent volunteers for continuing to invest your time and talent. Go RunStrong!
 On November 1st, RunStrong we will join runners from all over Orange County to compete in the 35th Annual Dino Dash at The Market Place on Sunday, November 1st. Last year, KAMSF registered 275 RunStrong runners from the Santa Ana Unified School - the largest group ever! Many RunStrong participants took home awards in their age groups, including coaches. After 17 years, Santa Ana students are Still Running Strong! KAMSF - providing opportunities for Santa Ana students to excel athletically
 The Santa Claus for a Cause 5k/10k will return to the Historic Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday, December 12th. RunStrong participants will join Holiday revelers turned runners from all over Orange County to compete in this festive event that features Christmas Carolers, holiday themed music, costume contests and much more! Comprised of student athletes from the Santa Ana Unified School District, RunStrong is now one of the largest running clubs in Orange County. Sponsor a student or join us in the Team Area to volunteer. KAMSF - providing opportunities for Santa Ana students to excel athletically and academically.
During the 2024-25 school year, The Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation sponsored over 700 registration fees for RunStrong students from Santa Ana to compete in three running 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 "Tropic Blue" Team shirts and new ASICs running shoes, RunStrong students took their place at the start line ready to compete, run their best and finish strong. We took home countless awards this season as many coaches and students crossed the finish line first in their age groups. We are proud of RunStrong students for working hard and giving their all - they continue to represent the SAUSD and their community with pride. Thank you to the volunteer coaches and chaperones for continuing to invest your time and talent. Go RunStrong!
 The Santa Claus for a Cause 5k/10k will return to the Historic Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday, December 6th. RunStrong participants will join Holiday revelers turned runners from all over Orange County to compete in this festive event that features Christmas Carolers, holiday themed music, costume contests and much more! Comprised of student athletes from the Santa Ana Unified School District, RunStrong is now one of the largest running clubs in Orange County. Sponsor a student or join us in the Team Area to volunteer. KAMSF - providing opportunities for Santa Ana students to excel athletically and academically.
 On November 2nd, RunStrong we will join runners from all over Orange County to compete in the 34th Annual Dino Dash at The Market Place on Sunday, November 2nd. Last year, KAMSF registered over 250 RunStrong runners from the Santa Ana Unified School - the largest group ever! Many RunStrong participants took home awards in their age groups, including coaches. After 16 years, Santa Ana students are Still Running Strong! KAMSF - providing opportunities for Santa Ana students to excel athletically and academically for 20 years!
 A team of runners from Mendez Fundamental School participated in the Mt. Sac XC Invite for the first time on Friday, October 18, 2024. Under the leadership of Coach Jesse Penunuri, their hard work, practice and dedication paid off! Congratulations to all who participated - we had top ten finishes for the boys and girls. A special shout out to: Amaya Esparza, Winner 3rd Place, Girls Varsity; Gabriel Arroyo, Winner 5th Place, Boys Varsity and to our girls' team for taking home the 3rd Place Team Award. We appreciate Coach Bueno for her support and guidance and to all the parents who joined us to cheer our team on, we say Thank You! See you all at the Dino Dash!
The RunStrong Year End Family Celebration and Fun Run was great way to end the 2023-24 Year!6/19/2024
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!
Kiara began participating in the RunStrong Program as a 6th grader at Mendez Fundamental school after hearing about the program from her older brother. Kiara was a focused, disciplined runner during her three years with Runstrong and now runs 5k races on a regular basis. In fact, the program introduced her to the joys of running and to the benefits of seeing her hard work and training pay off in faster times race after race.
 Date: April 4, 2022
Location: Tustin Ranch Golf Club After the long hiatus we are so excited to be back! Please join us for a fun-filled day of golf at one of the top courses in the country! 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 in Santa Ana all year long. Help us continue to create positive, safe, fun opportunities for underserved youth - opportunities that build confidence, leadership skills, and healthy lifestyles. When you join us as a Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsor your company info will be viewed by hundreds of participants and you'll be supporting a great local 501c3 nonprofit. We're also offering Hole Sponsorships! Registration now by visiting our Golf Tournament page. |
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The nonprofit Kevin L. Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation creates opportunities for at-risk students to reach their full potential academically and athletically. Our RunStrong programs help kids succeed in life. Get involved!
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