Childhood obesity could reduce life expectancy by more than 5 years
We’re All In
The AdvoCare Foundation is committed to fighting the childhood obesity epidemic by supporting organizations across the country whose work directly impacts the safety and health of children in need. Our goal is to grant $1 million dollars by 2020 to support long-term solutions that help the next generation survive and thrive. Your dollars benefit organizations across the U.S. and help provide the resources necessary for both national and targeted change.
2017-18 Beneficiaries
With the help of our allies, the AdvoCare Foundation is leading the charge against childhood obesity. Together we’re completely focused on long-term solutions that impact change.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta works to save and change the lives of children and teens by providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment. Soccer for Success is an after-school program designed to introduce youth ages 6-14 to the sport of soccer, while also providing them and their families with the tools they need to make healthy lifestyle decisions.
LA’s Best (Los Angeles)
LA’s BEST - BEST Fit program is a health-centered, culturally relevant, and intentional approach to nutrition and physical fitness. The goal is to provide fun and innovative opportunities for LA’s BEST children and their families to develop healthy eating habits, make physical activity a daily part of their lives, and encourage them to be advocates for a healthy future.
Vetri Community Partnership (Philadelphia)
Established to help kids experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living, Vetri Community Partnership empowers children and families to lead healthier lives through fresh food, hands-on experiences and education.
Real School Gardens (Dallas)
The REAL School Gardens program unites teachers, parents, businesses and the students themselves to design a learning garden tailored to each school’s unique needs. Then hundreds of volunteers come together to create a beautiful place for children to learn and grow. After the garden is built, our partner schools enter a multi-year training program to learn how to use their new teaching tool to get REAL results.
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Atlanta)
The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully, Inc., a grassroots organization was formed in April 2002 to join the fight against the deadly epidemic of childhood obesity. The Center aims to spread awareness of this critical issue and significantly reduce the presence of childhood obesity in our communities.
YMCA (Dallas)
At the Y, we make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth & teen, improves the nation's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
By the Numbers
We started with a bang and made a big difference in 2016.
