RISING ATHLETES CHASE EXCELLENCE
About Us
Rising Athletes Chase Excellence (R.A.C.E.) Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth ages 10–18 by teaching healthy life skills through sport-based activities, combined with health and wellness education and leadership development.
Across the United States, nearly 1 in 5 children struggles with obesity. In communities like North Philadelphia, that number rises to 70% of youth being overweight or obese more than double the national average. These disparities are not accidental; they are driven by limited access to nutrition education, safe recreational spaces, and consistent, supportive environments.
R.A.C.E. exists to change that.
Through structured programming, health and wellness education, we provide youth with the tools they need to build healthier lifestyles, develop confidence, and strengthen discipline. Our programs create safe, empowering spaces where young people can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We are not just developing athletes we are developing leaders.
By teaching healthy habits, promoting accountability, and creating opportunities for growth, R.A.C.E. equips youth to succeed not only in sports, but in school, in their communities, and in life.
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 sports-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:
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.