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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Kalila Foster and Tina Dufresne

Kalila Foster and Tina Dufresne – HKRS Plaistow, NH Kalila Foster (Coordinator): Almost 9 years as coordinator (Started in 2014) WHAT’S A GREAT MISSION MOMENT YOU’VE EXPERIENCED AS A CC? There were many times I doubted myself each week asking myself if the program was good enough, and will families enjoy the series, and want […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) names Stephanie Barry as Director of Operations

Healthy Kids Running Series is excited to announce that Stephanie Barry has been hired as the new Director of Operations of the organization. Barry’s background in operations management, in both the nonprofit and for-profit world, along with her life-long passion for making a positive impact in the community, will help support the mission of HKRS […] >> READ MORE

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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Jeff and Jena Shontz

Jeff and Jena Shontz – HKRS Boyertown, PA WHAT’S A GREAT MISSION MOMENT YOU’VE EXPERIENCED AS A CC? We have experienced so many mission moments over the years with kids cheering each other on, the excitement of kids improving their time each week, and the amazement of parents with how much their children accomplish. Our […] >> READ MORE

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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Ray Trevino

Ray Trevino – HKRS Pflugerville, TX What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a CC? There have been many great moments and they are because of the kids. The first race weekend really stands out because of the planning, coordination, and meetings, that it took to get to that point. The parents and kids […] >> READ MORE

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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Jennifer Knapp

Jennifer Knapp, Community Coordinator of the Eden Prairie Minnesota program exemplifies all the qualities of a leader! She is a go-getter, kind, patient and supportive! She has been a Community Coordinator since Fall of 2021 and has grown Eden Prairie each season, touching the hearts of all of the families in her community. Most recently, […] >> READ MORE

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The Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) Board of Trustees names Dawn M. Epstein, MPA as Executive Director.

The Healthy Kids Running Series Board has named Dawn Epstein, MPA as the new Executive Director of the organization. Epstein’s background as an Executive Director, combined with a deep passion for youth and health-related nonprofits, will help to further advance the mission of HKRS encouraging kids to Get Up And Go! “We are thrilled to […] >> READ MORE

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Healthy Kids Running Series – Runner Spotlight!

Each HKRS Series presents a Healthy Kid Award to the child who embodies the mission of Healthy Kids Running Series. In Peters Township, the Healthy Kid Award was presented to Wil. The Community Coordinator, Carey, wanted to recognize the spirit and enthusiasm he brought to the Series. Wil completed his seventh Healthy Kids Running Series […] >> READ MORE

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Runner spotlight – Healthy Kid Award Winner

From Katie Bailey: (Coordinator) Some kids wear their hearts on their sleeves. Healthy Kids in Rockville, Maryland was blessed to have many joyful kids racing in our Fall series. One of the brightest stars, however, was a boy with a can-do attitude by the name of Gavi Tinsley. As soon as Gavi arrived on the […] >> READ MORE

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Giving Back: A Coordinator Spotlight

If you have ever been a part of a Healthy Kids Running Series, then you have seen crowds of enthusiastic children outfitted in the organization’s t-shirts running many a Sunday in your local parks. But these shirts have also been helping make life a little easier for some special students in the Dominican Republic. It […] >> READ MORE

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10 Fest Philly Recap!

What an incredible day! On May 19th, we hosted runners from 55 of our Series from across the country as well as a number of first time participants! We had over 600 runners with 26 parents joining in on the fun with a mile race to finish of the day. It was an amazing way […] >> READ MORE

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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Kalila Foster and Tina Dufresne

Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) names Stephanie Barry as Director of Operations

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Jeff and Jena Shontz

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Ray Trevino

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Jennifer Knapp

The Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) Board of Trustees names Dawn M. Epstein, MPA as Executive Director.

Healthy Kids Running Series – Runner Spotlight!

Runner spotlight – Healthy Kid Award Winner

Giving Back: A Coordinator Spotlight

10 Fest Philly Recap!

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