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Dreamstarter Teacher Applications Are Open!

Educators can apply for $1,000 to meet a need in their majority Native American youth classroom. Apply or refer a friend today!

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Billy Mills

Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) is Running Strong’s National Spokesperson. An Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Olympics, Billy has dedicated his life to serving Native American communities.

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Clean Water Access

Running Strong has been bringing water access to thousands of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation residents since 1986.

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Run With Billy! 10K/5K

Run With Billy is a virtual race everyone can join no matter where they are in the country. Register you and your family or friends today and receive an autographed racing bib from Billy himself!

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COVID-19 in Indian Country

COVID-19 Response: Even though meeting the needs of our partners has become challenging, we remain committed to our mission of assisting Native Americans, especially children, now more than ever.

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Billy Mills

Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) is Running Strong’s National Spokesperson. An Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Olympics, Billy has dedicated his life to serving Native American communities.

Running Strong Changes Lives

"We were so grateful to Running Strong for the school supplies and backpacks. Our local programs are operating on limited budgets and were not able to help this year. Running Strong filled a void and helped families who would not have been able to get help."

Cheryl Kary

Sacred Pipe Resource Center

Program Spotlight

Summer Youth Feeding Program

Running Strong has been providing free meals to local children on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation since June 1^st through our Summer Youth Feeding Program. Every weekday, from now until August 7th, these children are guaranteed a fun and nutritious breakfast and lunch, which helps families make ends meet now that school is out of session.