Jill Vialet

Recognizing that childhood obesity is an issue that jeopardizes the health of today’s kids, Jill Vialet knew something had to be done. To help kids understand the importance of physical activity and its correlation to their wellness and development, she founded Sports4Kids. Sports4Kids is a program that creates the opportunity for children to be more physically active. The organization offers play-based activities that use sports “as a tool for generating more community and family involvement.”

Since 1997, Sports4Kids has grown from serving Oakland, Ca. area schools to a national effort, that reaches over 50,000 students in 131 schools. Her love of sports and want of an inclusive community moved Jill Valet to “do something.” To read more about Jill’s work, visit www.sports4kids.org.

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