Growing Strong Together.

Confidence. Friendship. Resilience.

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Cumulative Impact

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Let Me Run Outcomes

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Self-Confidence

Participants will develop a greater awareness of their unique strengths and recognize the value of these qualities within themselves.

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Emotional Awareness

Participants will be able to identify, understand, and express emotions in constructive ways, learning strategies to cope with challenging feelings and situations.

Friendship & Teamwork

Participants will foster respectful and encouraging relationships based on honesty, inclusivity, mutual support, and shared goals.

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What It Means

Let Me Run pairs running with character lessons so boys build confidence, friendships, and healthy habits—benefits that last well beyond the season. Scholarships help remove barriers so more boys can join, and recent fundraising focuses on expanding access where it’s needed most.

Perseverance

Participants will set and work toward personal and physical goals, demonstrating responsibility with a commitment to doing what is right over what is easy.

Physical Health

Participants will learn the fundamentals of building and maintaining a healthy body, including physical exercise, stretching, form, and strength building.

Growth Mindset

Through every challenge, participants develop resilience, adaptability, and a positive approach to learning new skills.

Empower Their Growth

 

According to a 2016 independent evaluation by the Institute to Promote Athlete Health & Wellness of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Let Me Run increases vigorous physical activity levels, improves social competence, and reduces screen time on school days. The two-season evaluation also showed substantial improvements in Let Me Run participants’ ability to express emotions, show affection, build friendships and connect with others.

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