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about GO FAR

In 2003, Physician Assistant Robin Lindsay created the GO FAR (Go Out For A Run)® program to inspire kids to embrace healthy living. Working with young adults who were already showing signs of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, Lindsay realized the need for early intervention. As a runner herself, she combined her passion for fitness with her desire to make a difference in children’s lives. “I felt compelled to help, even in a small way,” says Lindsay.

GO FAR started as a simple, 8-10 week program to teach children about healthy eating, goal setting, and training for a 5K. What began in one school in High Point, NC with just 16 kids, has now grown to reach over 8,000 children annually across schools and after-school programs nationwide.

“We thought we'd just reach kids,” Lindsay says. “But we’ve seen families join in, teachers get inspired, and whole communities transform. You don’t need to be an athlete, just have the right attitude and a pair of running shoes!”

Today, GO FAR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, making it easy for teachers, parents, and coaches to create running clubs in schools and communities. With flexible, turnkey curricula and ongoing support, we help clubs thrive—whether in the classroom, at summer camps, or after-school.

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Meet Sherry

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Sherry Wyche

Sherry Wyche has been a dedicated GO FAR volunteer for years and joined the Board in early 2023. With degrees in Exercise Science and Human Resource Management, she brings a unique mix of wellness expertise and organizational know-how to the team. Her background includes over a decade with Guilford County Schools, experience in corporate sales, and years of volunteer work with local organizations that benefit our Triad community.

Sherry loves her community fiercely and is passionate about advocating for equity and accessibility for all. Whether through her professional work or volunteer efforts, she is committed to making sure opportunities are available to everyone.

Originally from Baltimore, she came south to High Point University in 2001 and has called Guilford County home ever since. She’s a wife, a mom to two young boys, and an expert at juggling it all. She enjoys staying active, traveling, and hosting gatherings with family and friends.

Some fun facts: her favorite color is green, her favorite food is candied yams, and her favorite quote is “We can do hard things”—which makes sense, considering her busy life!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Our Board

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    Robin Lindsay

    FOUNDER
    Healthstat Inc

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    Chris Hewitt

    CHAIR
    Guilford County Schools

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    Cindy Baggett

    VICE CHAIR

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    Alice Owens

    TREASURER
    YWCA High Point

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    Ryan Nance

    ASSISTANT TREASURER
    Signature Wealth Strategies

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    Rosie Tarara

    SECRETARY
    High Point University

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    Amanda Owens

    BOARD MEMBER
    Bearing Insurance

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    Annette Sentner

    BOARD MEMBER
    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

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    Ashley Cheeks

    BOARD MEMBER
    Forvis Mazars

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    Chrissie Owens

    BOARD MEMBER
    Häfele America

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    Eddie Wooten

    BOARD MEMBER
    Built for the Trades, ServiceTitan

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    Jeff Colt

    BOARD MEMBER
    Retired

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    Jesse Scinto

    BOARD MEMBER
    Cone Health

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    Joyce Eury

    BOARD MEMBER
    Novant Health

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    Ken Jones

    BOARD MEMBER
    Junction 311

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    Kertie Scarborough

    BOARD MEMBER
    Guilford County Schools

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    Melissa Lopes

    BOARD MEMBER
    Atlas Orange

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    Peter Martinek-Jenne

    BOARD MEMBER
    Alamance- Burlington Schools

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    Robert Tull

    BOARD MEMBER
    High Point Police Department

Get involved!

When you partner with GO FAR- whether signing up for a program, coaching a club, volunteering at a 5K or making a financial gift- you are impacting kids in your community.

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    Sign your kid up

    Learn about our programs that focus on more than running. Our run clubs and 5K events are impacting lives.

    Our Programs
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    Volunteer for them

    Kids need role models more than ever. You can change lives, while positively impacting your own.

    Get Involved
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    Make a financial impact

    Ensure every child has an opportunity to get active and build confidence.

    Donate

Your Questions, Answered

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQs or fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch!

  • GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) is a youth health and fitness nonprofit that uses running and movement as the starting point for something bigger: building lifelong healthy habits that ripple out from kids to their families and communities. Founded in 2003, we now serve 69 sites across five counties in the Piedmont Triad.

  • We're not just about the run. Through our four pillars — Lace Up, Fuel Up, Gear Up, and our Holistic Health Learning Lab — we address movement, nutrition, mental wellness, and access, so kids build habits that support their whole health, not just their mile time.

  • Our curriculum is designed to reach youth in grades K–8th. Each club coach determines which grade levels their club includes, a decision that's most often shaped by how many adult volunteers are available to help run the club.

  • We partner with schools, community centers, and youth organizations across Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Randolph, and Davidson counties to bring GO FAR programming on-site. Reach out through our website and our team will walk you through what a partnership looks like for your site.

  • There are lots of ways to get involved — from coaching and race-day volunteering to sponsoring a site or attending one of our community 5Ks. We especially love partnering with companies looking for group volunteer opportunities, particularly on race day — it's a great way for teams to give back together. Every bit of support helps us reach more kids and families across the Triad.

  • GO FAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we rely on donations, grants, sponsorships, and event proceeds (like our community 5K series) to keep programming free or low-cost for the kids and families who need it most. Gifts of any size directly fund our sites across the five counties we serve.

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