Run to TrackShack.com 4 Community I foundation update 26 Community Organizations Receive Grants young adults the importance of teamwork and leadership. I would like to thank all who contribute to our Foundation – it is because of you that we are able to provide funding to so many important programs.” In addition to individual contributions, financial support of the local organizations is also made possible by runners and walkers who actively take part in Track Shack’s local running events. Race proceeds positively impact the community and improve the quality of life for so many. BillVanos, President of theTrack ShackYouth Foundation, is pleased to announce that the Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently awarded over $23,900.00 to 26 area schools and organizations that provide health and fitness education and encourage young people to participate in a wide range of sports and fitness related activities in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties. These funds were awarded based on the grants that were submitted from each organization with a detailed explanation of their fitness program and the youth that the program supports: • Oak Ridge High School, Orlando,Track & Field • Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando,Track & Field • Wekiva High School, Apopka, Boys Cross Country Season • Wekiva High School, Apopka, Girls Cross Country Season • Colonial High School, Orlando,Track and Field • West Orange High School,Winter Garden, 2018 Track and Field Season • Winter Springs High School,Winter Springs, Purple and Gold Fundraiser • East Ridge High School, Clermont,Track and Field • Sorrento Elementary ESE, Sorrento, Sorrento Wolves Special Olympics • Millennium Middle School, Sanford, Track & Field/Cross Country • Tavares Middle Schoool,Tavares, Cross Country (Brevard Distance Runners Camp) • Evans High School, Orlando, Competitive Cheer • Central Florida Gliders, Inc., Altamonte Springs, Spring-Summer Track program • Blazing Speed Track Club, Sanford, Blazing Speed Track Club • Evolution Speed Track Club, Lake Mary, Evolution Speed Track Meet • The Geneva School,Winter Park, Knights Charge • Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc.,Winter Park,“Water Days” at Preschool Education Program • Orlando Day Nursery, Orlando, Athletics • EdgewaterYouth Sports Association, Inc. d/b/a Edgewater Pop Warner, Orlando • Crew Boosters Club of Winter Park,Winter Park, Winter Park Crew • CFAA Mustangs, Kissimmee, 2018Youth Football & Cheer Season • Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, Girls Soccer - National Association of Christian Athletes Tournament • Easterseals Florida,Winter Park, Easter Seals Camp Challenge • Life Concepts, Inc. dba Quest, Orlando, Quest’s CampThunderbird • The Gift of Swimming,Winter Garden, Healthy Kids Through Swimming • OCA, Opportunity Community Ability, Inc., Orlando, OCA Summer Camp • Smile Mile Run, Orlando,Youth Race “We are proud to support so many great youth fitness programs in the Central Florida community,” said Bill Vanos, President of Track ShackYouth Foundation. “These programs allow children and PHOTOS: 1. Blazing Speed Track Club 2. Central Florida Gliders 3. Easterseals Camp Challenge 4. The Gift of Swimming 1 2 3 4