To provide children, particularly underserved minorities, with the opportunity to participate in safe and impactful fitness, nutritional, and enrichment programs empowering them to live healthy and productive lives. The foundation aims to inspire and transform the lives of all children by supporting and developing healthy and positive youth development programs. Currently, it supports over 2,400 children in Indian River County, Florida, by funding after-school exercise, nutritional, and enrichment programs.
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation – Kids in Motion Grant aims to support Schools & Community Based Organizations in starting, expanding, or improving their health, fitness, nutrition, or enrichment programming. The primary focus is on ensuring safety and Wellness for children grades K-12, by encouraging the development of lifelong healthy habits centered around health, fitness, and nutrition. Applicants are required to present a program that not only addresses healthy habit formation but also integrates progressive tennis skills, life skills, physical fitness, and nutrition for youth.