WE STAND WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER
We must show up for our Black community, our young Black runners and their families, our Black volunteers and coaches, and our Black staff and board members. All of whom are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis on top of centuries of persisting through white supremacy. We stand with Black Lives Matter and in solidarity with those who are protesting the murders of George Floyd, Breona Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Modesto Reyes, and the violence faced by the Black community in this country.
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR WHITE PEOPLE
WELCOME OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STEFANNY ALECON!
We’re beyond excited to welcome Stefanny Alecon as our new Executive Director, effective Monday, June 14. Stefanny has been a part of the YRN family for the past five years as a school-based coach and park-site leader. Stefanny and our outgoing Executive Director, Denali, will overlap together through mid-July — a passing of the baton if you will — before Stefanny leads the team into the 12th season of Youth Run NOLA in the Fall!
For the past five years, Stefanny has been a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal at one of our partner schools, and she built and has helped lead their Youth Run NOLA team throughout her tenure.
She holds a Master’s in Special Education, is a native Spanish speaker, and loves listening to anything by Drake to help get her through long runs.
For the past five years, Stefanny has been a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal at one of our partner schools, and she built and has helped lead their Youth Run NOLA team throughout her tenure.
She holds a Master’s in Special Education, is a native Spanish speaker, and loves listening to anything by Drake to help get her through long runs.
Click the link below to read our interview with her, and welcome her to our team!
CHECK OUT OUR FIRST-EVER ANNUAL REPORT!
Published in September 2020, our first-ever annual report shares some of the stories and impact from our first decade running! And was put together by one of our alumni, Ginger. Take a look!
CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL REPORT HERE!
We create opportunities for our area’s young people to develop healthier lifestyles and build a more interconnected community. Our program offers youth a positive, structured environment to build healthy habits, set and achieve goals, and develop supportive relationships.
Keep Up With Youth Run!
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STAY SAFE AND ACTIVE AT HOME
Staying active at home is a great way to maintain mental and physical health while supporting a strong immune system! Check out our resources to help your family move safely.
FIND OUR AT-HOME WELLNESS RESOURCES HERE!
Our at-home wellness tracker was originally designed for kids but can be helpful for people of all ages.
PRINT YOUR COPY TODAY!
