What this program does
This program looks after the health, safety, and resilience of young athletes in Oaxaca. Many participants come from rural and Indigenous communities where access to basic healthcare, nutrition guidance, and mental wellness support is limited.
Oax Sport runs nutrition sessions, arranges pre-event medical screening, and provides wellness support through the season, so athletes build habits that hold up. The program supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Photos: @braulionxs
Why it matters
Behind every strong performance is a healthy athlete. In many underserved areas of southern Mexico, young people train and compete with untreated injuries, food insecurity, or no access to medical care at all. A checkup or a lesson in how to eat changes more than one race.
What the program covers
- Nutrition education: group classes on fueling, hydration, and recovery.
- Basic health services: pre-event medical checkups and injury screening.
- Mental wellness sessions: confidence, stress management, and in-season support.
- Community outreach: practical guidance for families, schools, and team leaders.
What your support buys
Recovery meals for five athletes.
A nutrition class and printed health materials.
On-site medical screening at a team event.
A full month of wellness support for one training group.
Examples are illustrative. Actual expenses vary by athlete and program.
Donate to this program
Choose an amount in the form below. If the form does not load, use the link underneath it.
2025 to 2028 goals
- Reach 100 young athletes a year with health-focused programming.
- Reduce preventable injuries and training dropouts.
- Create leadership opportunities for athletes in community wellness.
- Build lasting partnerships with clinics and medical professionals in Oaxaca.
These are targets, not results already achieved.
Transparency
Oax Sport Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Austin, Texas. EIN 86-3407818. Gifts are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law.
Oax Sport A.C. is registered in Oaxaca, Mexico. RFC OSP-230216-SG0. Oax Sport A.C. is not authorized to issue tax-deductible donation receipts in Mexico, and does not represent contributions as tax-deductible in Mexico.
Other programs in this category
Keep young athletes healthy.
100% of designated donations received by Oax Sport fund approved expenses for the selected athlete, team, program, or project. Running experiences and unrestricted donations help cover operating costs and other areas of greatest need.