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Empowering

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those we serve through adaptive, personalized programs to make fitness accessible for all.

About Us

Ru’s Roots Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to create opportunities for strength-building, confidence-boosting, and community connection through adaptive fitness and sports programs.

 

Our future facility will be a safe and welcoming space offering activities like resistance training, fitness kickboxing, self-defense classes, and more—all designed to make fitness accessible and fun for everyone. To support families and caregivers, we will also feature a dedicated Caregivers' Corner to ensure they feel valued and supported.

 

With over a decade of experience working with people of all abilities, we’ve seen the transformative power of fitness firsthand. We will be entirely volunteer-driven, allowing us to provide all programs free of charge. Every contribution—whether time, resources, or funding—helps us create a space where individuals with disabilities can feel strong, confident, and included.

 

Together, we can build a lasting legacy that honors Ruthie and the beauty and strength of every individual. Whether you’re a potential donor or someone looking for a supportive, inclusive space, we invite you to join us on this journey.

About the Garst Family

Mission

The mission of Ru's Roots Foundation is to create a safe, inclusive environment for people with all types of disabilities to learn new skills through personalized exercise programming. Our goal is to make fitness accessible and fun for all.

Ru's Roots Foundation is 
a nonprofit corporation.

Our tax ID number is: 33-1870059.

100% of your donations go directly to the building costs of the future Ru's Roots adaptive facility. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent as allowed by the law.

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