Help Larisa Lace Up 100 More Kids

This Big Day of Giving, I’m asking for your help in raising $4,500 to purchase 100 pairs of running shoes for kids in our Runnin’ for Rhett Youth Fitness Program.

This coming June 1 marks my second year as Executive Director, though my heart has been with this organization since 2013. Serving in this role has been incredibly humbling and inspiring. The same spark that drew me to Runnin’ for Rhett over a decade ago—the power of movement, community, and purpose—is exactly what fuels me today.

One of the most tangible and beautiful things we do is give each child in our program a brand-new pair of running shoes. Since we launched our shoe program in 2019, we’ve gifted nearly 7,000 pairs to kids who might not otherwise have access to high-quality athletic shoes.

Let me tell you—putting shoes on kids is magical. The way their faces light up, the pride in their stride, the boost in their confidence—it’s not just about running. It’s about belonging, achieving, and believing in themselves.

This year, I want to make sure 100 more kids get that same chance. Every $45 donation gets one child a new pair of shoes. Together, we can hit our $4,500 goal and lace up another group of future runners, dreamers, and achievers.

Thank you for supporting Runnin’ for Rhett, for helping us more kids MOVE INTO LIFE, and for being part of something truly special.