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A World Fit For Kids!


GOLD MEDALIST

A World Fit For Kids! was founded in 1993 to develop and manage physical activity and youth development programs for under-served youth. Our mission is to enhance the emotional, mental and physical fitness of youth through mentoring, leadership training and healthy activities after school. AWFFK! is achieving demonstrable results in improved fitness and grades for elementary students, and improved fitness, better grades, reduced dropout rate and increased community service and employment for teens. Annually, AWFFK! serves over 6,000 students in Los Angeles. The organization's premier program, the Teen Success Training Program (TSTP), is an exciting 52-hour training that prepares teens to coach and mentor younger children, modeling physical activity and positive lifestyle choices. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge, experience and understanding necessary to work successfully with any youth-serving agency.

Since its inception in 1994, over 700 teens have been trained and placed as assistant coach/mentors in afterschool programs, teaching fitness and nutrition to younger kids. The results are impressive; in 2006, participants’ grade point averages increased overall by 51% over seven months and their fitness scores improved dramatically. Since 2003, 100% of participating TSTP seniors have graduated from high school.




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Nevada
Best Western International, Inc.

BRONZE MEDALIST

Best Western has been selected as the Bronze Medalist for the Council's 2007 Company of the Year category for its support of youth soccer. Best Western’s support has made it possible for families of low to moderate incomes to participate in youth soccer by helping to keep fees and travel expenses in check. Best Western also supports programs for “special needs” players and sponsored a FREE family ...
San Luis Obispo
Mid-State Bank & Trust

SILVER MEDALIST

A division of Rabobank formerly known as Mid-State Bank and Trust was selected as the Silver Medalist for the Council's 2007 Company of the Year award. Mid-State Bank and Trust was selected for its support of youth sport activities and youth health through employee volunteerism and monetary donations. Over 200 employees volunteer their time attending youth games, coaching teams, fundraising for sports organizations or working on boards ...
San Diego
San Diego Union-Tribune

GOLD MEDALIST

The San Diego Union-Tribune has been selected as the Gold Medalist for the Council's 2007 Company of the Year category for its involvement in bringing together kids, families and schools to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The San Diego Union-Tribune coordinated the Kids Magic Mile event which had 5,000 children participants in 2007. The Tribune has inspired families to run or walk on a regular basis ...


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