13,000 Smart Sacks distributed this school year.

13,000 Smart Sacks distributed this school year.

School will soon be out for children on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservations in South Dakota, and thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth® since August we have been able to provide nearly 13,000 “Smart Sacks” to students ensuring they and their family members will […]

Smiling Strong

RS -- Smile Strong CNF Grand View students receiving their dental kits Smiling Strong

Throughout Indian Country Native American children suffer from a concerning lack of dental care resulting in a high rate of cavities, severe tooth pain and even at a very young age, extractions. While no doubt a diet of sugary foods and soft drinks plays a significant role in tooth decay, much of it could be […]