Discouraging news about an unhealthy Texas continues. Loneliness is on the rise and social connectedness is at dangerously low levels.  In a time when Texans are craving connection and a return to healthy routines, the 2021 Community Challenge presents a unique opportunity to unite people and communities in a statewide celebration of health. The Community Challenge is a one-of-a-kind event for citizens to make healthy lifestyle choices through fitness, sport, and nutrition to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Support me and my team on our journey toward improved health and in our commitment to raising funds for It's Time Texas so they can continue to activate individuals, schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, places of worship, colleges, and local governments around the common goal of building a healthier community.  Join us as we build authentic social connections and create opportunities for all Texans to achieve healthy lives.

Invite your friends.  Invite your family.  Invite your colleagues.   

Yes. This is a rallying cry and you are leading the charge.  

Your gifts, influence, and participation encourage and make it possible for individuals, schools, businesses, organizations, places of worship churches, colleges, and local governments to activate around the common goal of building healthier communities.  

Help us increase the collective impact of organizations and individuals working to build healthier communities where we can all thrive.   Let’s do it for our kids. Let’s do it for those who love us. Let’s do it for each other.  

Connect, Commit, Contribute.  Be a part of building healthy communities.  

In a time when Texans are craving connection and a return to healthy routines, the 2021 Community Challenge presents a unique opportunity to unite people and communities in a statewide celebration of health...and it is free. 

The Community Challenge is a one-of-a-kind event for Texans to make and share healthy lifestyle choices through fitness, sport, and nutrition to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. It activates tens of thousands of individuals, schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, places of worship, colleges, and local governments around the common goal of building a healthier community.  

Your investment will equip the Community Challenge with revamped features and the expansion of a proven regional success model that increases social connectedness, increases community engagement, amplifies the message, increases fruit and vegetable consumption, and decreases the risk for chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and obesity. 

5 Incredible Things Your Support Sparks

HEALTH COACHING

Offering free, one-on-one support to any Texan ready to make a healthy change.

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

Empowering educators, nurses, community health workers, and others working to improve the health of their communities.

COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES

Increasing access to health services – including free fitness and nutrition

classes – within historically underserved areas of Texas.

STATEWIDE CHALLENGES & EVENTS

Impacting the lives of 1M+ Texans annually through events that encourage

healthier choices and community building.

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

Teaching healthy eating and exercise habits to roughly 200,000 students, siblings, and parents each year.