Founded: September 17, 2013
Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate, spread awareness, and foster excitement about healthy lifestyles and overall wellness among the children and families in the Athens community.
FAYO: With your help, we can make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Athens community! We target local Athens-Clark county children specifically because these children, due to financial limitations, may not have access to the resources necessary to live a healthy life. We strive to equip them with these resources in a manner that fosters excitement. We understand that obesity is a complex issue. However, we also understand its importance and therefore, we accept the challenge. Our members are organized into nutrition and fitness teams. So far, we have visited local after-school programs including Thomas Lay and The Boys & Girls Club, and engaged the children in interactive activities.The two teams are responsible for coming up with weekly activities that stimulate the interests of the children. Ultimately, we want the children to adopt and maintain physically active and nutritious lifestyles. We want youngsters to associate exercise and eating healthy foods with enjoyment and fun. On and off campus, we host events to raise awareness and funds necessary to provide communities with healthy snacks, exercise equipment, and materials for the weekly fitness activities. Through FAYO, we can begin to make a shift towards an overall healthier society.