The Centers for Disease Control reported that among the five major racial and ethnic populations in the US, adult smoking was highest among American Indians and Alaska Natives, at 34.1% of the population.

Unhealthy behaviors plague Native American populations due to extreme poverty and other factors. Running Strong for American Indian Youth believes that every child deserves a healthy future.

Running Strong supports programs in Colorado that teach Indian youth healthy and safe choices to provide a culturally relevant framework for living.

Programs we support in Colorado:
Denver Indian Family Resource Center’s Summer Youth Camp
Billy Mills Youth Motivation