RISING ATHLETES CHASE EXCELLENCE
About Us
Rising Athletes Chase Excellence mission is to inspire and empower youth, ages 10-18 by providing health and wellness education, leadership engagement, and opportunities through sports. Nearly 1 in 5 children in the U.S. struggles with obesity, and in North Philadelphia, 70% of youth are overweight or obese, double the national average. These challenges are directly tied to limited access to nutrition education, safe recreation, and supportive environments. R.A.C.E. helps youth break these cycles by teaching healthy habits, providing safe spaces to grow, and equipping them with the tools to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Our Mission
​Our mission is to ignite the potential of youth by equipping them with health and wellness knowledge, cultivating strong leadership skills, and fostering personal growth through movement-based activities.
Our Vision
We envision vibrant parks, fields, and classrooms filled with confident young leaders speaking up, inspiring change, living active and healthy lives, and carrying the life skills that will shape their future.
Our CORE VAlues
At the R.A.C.E. Foundation our mission is built on four core pillars that guide everything we do:
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Empowerment
We inspire confidence, discipline, and leadership in every child helping them believe in their full potential.
Wellness
We promote lifelong healthy habits, encouraging strong bodies, focused minds, and positive lifestyles.
Community
We create safe, inclusive spaces where teamwork, respect, and belonging are at the heart of every experience; empowering youth to use their voices, take action, and create positive change
Growth
We celebrate resilience and continuous learning, supporting personal development beyond the gym and field.