Who we are

Be Active North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization with a mission to increase the physical activity levels and healthy lifestyles of all North Carolinians through people, programs and policies.

The Problem

The 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System showed that 78.5 percent of North Carolinians are not regularly active. Even worse 30.8 percent of North Carolinians are not active at all. The effect can be charted in rising numbers of obese and unhealthy children and adults.

• Inactivity and unhealthy eating account for more deaths than alcohol, sexual behavior, illicit use of drugs and firearms combined.
• North Carolina children are THREE times as likely to be obese than youth nationally
• Children in North Carolina exhibit risk factors for heart disease as early as the third grade
• 14% of deaths in North Carolina are due to sedentary lifestyles and poor diet

How you can help

Be Active North Carolina is looking for sponsors that believe in the mission of Be Active North Carolina and understand the need for such a program for our state.

Your contribution will ensure that:

• North Carolina's youth will grow up to be healthy, productive adults
• Families have opportunities to be active together
• Employees use fewer health care dollars
• Older adults can live better longer

Please review our programs and contact us for more information.