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How a Former High School Linebacker Ditched Dieting for Running and Lost 184 Pounds
Read the inspiring story in Runner’s World of Ethan Taylor, a 20-year-old who is running the Chicago Marathon for Team Healthy Kids in 2019.
Read MoreChildren Who Are Teased About Their Weight Are Likely to Gain More
In a Healthline article about a recent study on childhood weight gain, our Director of Programs & Field Operations offers advice for changing the outcomes for kids.
Read MoreLogan Square school uses $25K grant to boost wellness — starting with new playground equipment
The Chicago Sun Times featured all the healthy changes Funston Elementary School has made this year thanks to their BE Time grant.
Read MoreCATCH Global Foundation and Action for Healthy Kids Partner to Bring Whole Child Health to Schools Across America
We’re excited to team up with CATCH Global Foundation to expand our impact.
Read MoreAction for Healthy Kids and Schools Nationwide Celebrate 7th Annual Every Kid Healthy Week
Schools across the country are celebrating Every Kid Healthy Week (April 22-26, 2019), to mark their accomplishments in creating healthier learning environments for students.
Read MoreAction for Healthy Kids® Offers School Breakfast Grants Funded by Walmart Foundation for the 2019-2020 School Year
AFHK invites schools nationwide to apply for school breakfast grants that provide in-school assistance and funding for equipment to improve schools’ nutritional environments and increase breakfast participation.
Read MoreAction for Healthy Kids® and GoGo squeeZ® Award $25,000 Grants to Help Three Urban Elementary Schools Transform Health, Learning, and Free Time for Students
AFHK announces new recipients of school grants provided through funding from GoGo squeeZ® for the 2018-2019 school year.
Read MoreFOX Sports Enters Year Two with Pillar Nonprofit Partners; Commits Support to Additional 2019 Initiatives
Action for Healthy Kids was chosen as one of the 2019 partners for the Fox Sports Supports initiative.
Read MoreDynamic Signal Awards Grant to Philanthropic Organizations, March of Dimes and Action for Healthy Kids
AFHK is a recipient of Dynamic Signal’s first ever DySi Cares Grant.
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