Obesity Awareness in Action

Obesity Awareness IN Action (OAA) was founded in 2021 to empower youth and families with free health and wellness education. Guided by co-founders Rosemary Parson and Candace Oates, we’ve translated years of expertise into actionable programs that save lives and build healthier communities. To date OAA has:

•  Educated 1,800 students and 
• Built a network of 900+ community partners, turning small steps into a powerful movement
• Logged 1.5 million steps through community walks and activities. 
• Donated 46 pairs of new shoes to underserved youth
• Provided 100+ free meals to families in need. 
• Developed in partnership with United Way, Community Colleges such as AIMS and Front Range, Weld and Larimer County Schools, ADEO, Arc of Larimer County, The Girls and Boys Club of Larimer County, and many more through Through Awareness Bound—our Youth Health and Wellness Education program.

OAA offers free programming for 5th–12th graders that centers on nutrition, physical activity, mental wellness, and healthy decision-making, while ensuring families have access to the resources they need to sustain healthier lifestyles. Your support matters because early, practical health education reduces chronic diseased risk and improves lifelong outcomes, and removing barriers like cost and access gives every child a real chance to thrive. Your donation fuels free programming for schools, expands our movement-based events, and funds the development of scalable online volunteer training and evidence-based curricula, as well as continued new footwear and nutrition assistance for more families. Help OAA bring proven health education to hundreds more youths and communities. 

Your generosity accelerates this dream, turning hope into real, lasting change. 

Please join us in investing in our youth, our families, and a healthier future for all.