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Conceived by concerned parents, Bonny Sosa and Sam Young, Healthy Futures is a statewide, grassroots movement
to empower Alaska youth to become physically active for life. And while we mourn the loss of Bonny, we at Healthy Futures remain committed to her vision of a healthier, happier Alaska.
Youth health and fitness was a work of love, and a passion with purpose for Bonny. She and her husband, Sam Young, founded Healthy Futures in 2003, and worked hard to spread the initiative into communities and schools throughout Alaska. The mission of Healthy Futures is threefold.
- Advocate the benefits of physical
fitness.
- Provides tools for teachers and parents to motivate children
to assume physical activity into their daily routine.
- Promote
youth attendance at community recreational events.
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Healthy Futures Fact Sheet (PDF document)
News Releases and Articles
Healthy Futures teams up with the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to get active and fit in May - Healthy Futures joins the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to challenge Americans to get moving for health and to get active and fit during May Month. News Release - April 29, 2009
South Anchorage Elementary Schools Kick off Fall Running Jamborees
Nearly 3,000 youth are expected at cross-country jamborees slated for two locations in Anchorage and one in Eagle River this fall. Media Alert - Sept. 23, 2008
Tuesday Night Race Series Renamed to Honor Alaska Youth “Get Active”-ist Bonny Sosa - Lifelong Alaskan Bonny Sosa will be honored 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept 2, 2008, at Kincaid Park when Anchorage Parks and Recreation officially renames their popular fall running series as the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series in a special dedication to take place opening night. Media Alert - Sept. 2, 2008
Recovery Eating for Athletes, by Zoe Hickel
Read the complete story by this 15-year-old Alaskan about keeping athletic “engines” running fast, smooth and ready to work hard again the next day.
When Life Throws you Lemons, by Kikkan Randall
USA XC Ski Racer,
2002 & 2006 US Olympian and Healthy Futures Spokesperson. Read article
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
The month of May is annually deemed National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, calling upon the nation to make physical fitness a priority in their lives, and work toward the great goal of an active, fit America. News release - April 25, 2008
A Defining Moment, by Zoe Hickel
Read the complete story of ninth grader Zoe Hickel’s experience at the Olympic Training Center.
Positive Experiences at Local Events Empower Youth to Lead Active Lifestyles
Through community events happening in Anchorage and throughout Alaska in 2008, a powerful message will be passed on to Alaska youth: It’s about participation rather than winning, about having fun by keeping active and learning that life experiences through athletics are meaningful and lasting.
News release - Jan. 23, 2008
Educators Convene in Anchorage to Fight Youth Obesity Through Health and Fitness Initiatives. November declared Healthy Futures Month in Alaska
Media Alert - Nov. 7, 2007
Healthy Futures Earns National Recognition
Anchorage Students and School District receive honors at School Board Meeting.
Media Alert - Sept. 11, 2007
Fall Running Events Fire up Anchorage Youth
A variety of fun, family-oriented fitness events slated for Anchorage this September aim to get Anchorage youth off the couch and into fitness. As added incentive, kids who participate in three or more Healthy Futures events by May 31, 2008, become eligible to win one of two sporting equipment packages of their choice – a value of up to $500.
News Release - Sept. 6, 2007
Nordic Ski Lessons at Low Income Schools Made Possible by
Ski 4 Kids Event
Since its inception in 1995, the Municipality of Anchorage Outreach
Ski Program has funded Nordic ski equipment and lessons for more
than 2,000 children from 13 Title 1 and low-income schools. The
equipment is purchased by Ski 4 Kids Group, which collects donations
in lieu of an entry fee during the annual Ski 4 Kids winter festival
Media
Alert – March 7, 2007 (PDF)
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