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Creating Communities

That Empower Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreation and Fitness Programs

Creating Communities

That Foster Volunteerism and a Commitment to Positive Change

Creating Communities

That Support Overall Health and Well-Being

Creating Communities

That Provide Families with Respite and a Supportive Network

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Trevor Noah is KEEN on KEEN!

The Daily Show Host shared KEEN's mission with his viewers as part Disability Awareness Month,
with a dedicated donation link. dailyshow.com/keen

Thank you Trevor Noah!

THE FINISH LINE IS JUST THE BEGINNING

KEEN New York Executive Director Amanda Alvarado Frantz shares what it meant to be part of a duo team in the Los Angeles Marathon.
She was pushed by KEEN USA Board President John Hayato Branderhorst.

To celebrate KEEN’s 30th anniversary of providing free programs of recreation and fitness for youth with disabilities, we are proud to announce our new Mission and Vision Statements. KEEN’s direction for the next 30 years will be focused on inclusion, empowerment, and community impact.

KEEN’s Mission: Empower youth with disabilities and impact volunteer coaches through participation in free, non-competitive, one-on-one programs of physical activity and fun, supporting the overall health and well-being of all participants.

KEEN’s Vision: Create communities in which individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for recreation, fitness, and friendship; provide families with respite and a supportive network; foster a lifelong commitment to positive change for volunteers through their engagement with KEEN athletes; develop partnerships to actively promote disability awareness.

KEEN will continue to be guided by our core principles of accepting every child, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability, providing all programs entirely free of charge, and meeting the needs of the individual athlete, allowing everyone to find success and joy.