HEAL THE PLANET SPORTS
“Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”
-Nelson Mandela
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Ready to make a difference? Sign up to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and support Heal The Planet!
Race slots are open!
We are an official charity of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Join our team and raise vital funds for a healthier planet while conquering the iconic Chicago Marathon.
Score Big for the Planet!
Lace up your sneakers and raise funds for Heal The Planet! From marathons to mud runs, you can turn your athletic passion into environmental action.
Become a Heal The Planet Champion Fundraiser!
Set up your own fundraising page and encourage friends and family to support your efforts. This year, skip the birthday gifts and support a cause you care about! Every dollar raised goes towards our sustainable education programs and community events.
Join the movement! Sign up to be a Champion Fundraiser today!
“Two years ago, Aubrey's life took another exciting turn when she met Ayenza Matthews, Heal The Planet’s Wellness Director. Ayenza, a champion athlete herself, has taken Aubrey under her wing, teaching her the ropes of track and field. The high jump is Aubrey's favorite event, but she's also mastering shot put, turbo javelin, and sprints.”
Empowering Children 5K
Thank you to all who came out in support of our 5k!
Heal The Planet and VICTORY Sports Management joined forces again to celebrate our planet by bringing the South Florida community together for a day of fitness and fun at our 3rd Annual Empowering Children 5K Run/Walk.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Heal The Planet supports a variety of community sports and events. We believe that engaging with our community to promote health and regular physical activity coincides directly with a healthier and more sustainable planet.
FHSAA - DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TRACK AND FIELD
Heal The Planet supported the FHSAA Track and Field District Championships. Our Wellness Director Ayenza Matthews worked as an event offcial, ensuring that students comply with competition rules and maintaining score sheets.
WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN/WALK
Heal The Planet took part in The Wings For Life World Run/Walk on May 8th to support spinal cord injury research. From total beginners to professional athletes, everyone took part. 100% of all entry fees and donations went straight to Wings For Life for continued spinal cord research.
SENIOR GAMES 2022
The National Senior Games (Senior Olympics) are a sports competition for senior citizens in the United States. It is conducted by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) once every two years. Akin to the Summer Olympics, it is a multi-sport even devoted to adults above 50. It comprises regional competitions held yearly in all states of the US.
Heal The Planet had one of its members Competing and Officiating the Track & Field event and capturing memorable moments of this amazing event that brought together so many people from all over the world.
If you have turned 50 and lost traction in your fitness and health goals, we hope these games encourage and inspire you! The Senior Games shows the immense possibilities of the human body with positivity and dedication.
Travel, Educate, and Give Back: Climb Kilimanjaro and Empower Children in Tanzania!
Heal The Planet has launched an exciting new project called Travel, Educate, and Give Back, focused on connecting travelers with a purpose to the Mwereni School in Tanzania. This project aligns perfectly with our mission of sustainable education but with a unique twist: adventure travel meets community impact.
Here's how it works:
Thrill seekers embarking on the iconic Kilimanjaro climb can add a meaningful dimension to their journey by visiting the Mwereni School.
Travelers will engage with students, participating in activities similar to our SEED Program.:
Planting fruits and vegetables – learning about sustainable agriculture.
Sports and games – fostering cultural exchange and joy.
The crucial difference: Travelers will also directly support the school's needs. Currently, the focus is on building a sustainable irrigation system.
Travelers will contribute financially to purchase materials like solar panels and pipes.
Their hands-on involvement in constructing the system adds an impactful layer.
We're thrilled to have supported our first traveler, Victorino from Spain, currently residing in Dublin. He joined three friends from France, to climb Kilimanjaro, visited the school, and collaborated with the leaders of the school to donate supplies.
The ambition? For the Mwereni School to become a model of sustainability for other schools in Tanzania, inspiring them to adopt similar practices.
Why join us?
Travel with purpose: Combine adventure with meaningful impact, leaving a lasting legacy.
Direct impact: Your contribution goes directly to the school, fostering self-sufficiency.
Sustainable approach: Help the school become self-sustaining.
Spread the word: Raise awareness for Heal The Planet's mission through unique travel experiences.
Ready to embark on a journey that combines adventure, education, and giving back? Join Travel, Educate, and Give Back!
Contact Ayenza@healtheplanet.com today and be part of the change.
The old proverb that says, "It takes a village to raise a child.” There are few times in life you meet people who can impact your children's lives. Coach Ayenza is one of them. Kameron-Avery has fallen in love with throwing the discus. She was there, right at that moment when he threw down that shot put and said "I give up!" With a gentle spirit, she called him and introduced him to the discus and he has been spinning ever since! He won the Bethany Championship 2 years in a row! He is one of the youngest-ranked discus throwers!
She has not only invested in my son but also my daughter Kirsten-Paige who has also made it to the AAU championships. Ayenza’s timely words of encouragement and coaching skills are priceless and I am forever grateful.
Dr. Cheryl McGhie, APRN
APADADI
Heal The Planet is proud to partner with APADADI (Panamanian Sports Association of Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities) to champion inclusion for a better world. Leveraging her experience as both Heal The Planet's Wellness Director and a member of APADADI's Psychology Team and Technical Director, Ayenza Matthews shares her knowledge of sports and wellness while supporting APADADI's mission of equal opportunity and participation for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Together, we are working to ensure these athletes can compete at national and international levels, with the ultimate goal of seeing them in the Paralympic Games.
