Run 4 Your Mind is a [501(c)(3)] non-profit organization that partners with schools and pediatricians to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise for neurological wellbeing.
High schooler Nadir Alam had the idea to start the organization during late summer 2022, after he had started working in a research lab studying the positive effects exercise could have on problems in the brain. The idea started out with children's health, but has branched out into so much more.
Beyond pediatric efforts, we work with the community of Detroit and the surrounding areas to improve the tangibles in health - ranging from diet, exercise, and socialization. These are the things that affect our health, yet can't be treated with medication or a trip to the doctor's office. Through hands-on change in our community, Run4YourMind seeks to create a healthy, vibrant community, for the betterment of all involved.
We aim to educate children on the importance of exercise for neurological wellbeing through social media, art, and science.
By showing them the healthy effects that exercise has had and will continue to have on the brain, we hope more children will be encouraged to take up running as a hobby and improve their lives.
Not only does exercise in children protect against neurodegenerative disorders, but the same applies to parents and the entire family.
What are you waiting for? It's time to get up and Run 4 Your Mind!