Mission Statement

Get Fit Tulsa’s mission is to make children’s health and wellness a major priority in the Tulsa community. Our responsibility will focus on providing the necessary tools for school-age children to become educated in the areas of fitness and nutrition. Get Fit Tulsa’s major goal is to lower the statistical percentage of obesity among school age children through innovative programs of health and wellness activities.

Statistics

Tulsa is ranked the fourth most overweight city in the United States. Children who are overweight or obese have a 70% greater chance of being overweight or obese as adults. High blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease are just a few of the medical problems seen in children as young as five years of age. We are raising a generation of kids whose future is full of medical concerns. Obesity is the number one health issue facing our children.

Outreach

Our goal is to raise money for Tulsa Public Schools’ physical education and nutrition programs. Fitness and nutrition go hand and hand. We are working with school staffs and students to develop a list of challenging and fun equipment ideas. Our goal is to provide new equipment that will motivate students to be more active and make healthier nutritional choices. The annual Get FIT Tulsa road race is part of the Tulsa Public Schools’ Triple Crown race series. The proceeds from this annual event will help fund some of the equipment needs. We are also looking for members of the running community to become mentors for students who willingly demonstrate a desire to develop their personal talents in running. To join Get FIT Tulsa’s efforts please contact us. Together our efforts will make a BIG difference for the youth in the Tulsa community!!