BILLY MILLS

Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) is Running Strong's National Spokesperson. An Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 Olympics, Billy has dedicated his life to serving Native American communities... Not only do we address the physical needs of the American Indian people we serve, we also foster a sense of hope among people who want to make a better life for their families and create positive change in their communities. We are committed to building the capacity of local Native American communities so that they are well equipped to respond to the challenges that they face. Together, we address the important needs of food, shelter, youth initiatives, and culture and language preservation. By supporting Native American-led programs, we remind youth that they are capable of creating their own future and to take pride in their identity... Running Strong for American Indian Youth works with Native communities to raise happy, healthy Native American youth. Founded by Billy Mills.

Primary location: Alexandria United States