The Pop Up Series

I am applying for the elevate prize in hopes of being able to expand my non-profit organization and reach more youth across the country. If I am selected as a winner for the elevate prize, I will use the funding to expand my upcoming dance and leadership camp by sponsoring more participants as well as create a safe in person experience in multiple areas for those with no internet access to participate!

My name is TaiJaune Robinson and I am the founder of The Pop Up Series. It is my vision to impact as many people as I can in a positive way in regard to living a healthy lifestyle while simply having fun. The Pop Up Series aims to provide a free flowing platform for all to learn the importance of being healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. As an engineer, it is also my mission to let our youth know that the only choice you have to make is the the choice to be great. I am living proof that you can do what you love without having to make a decision to stick to just one thing. I plan to serve as a beacon of hope for all that are watching. 

The specific problem the The Pop Up Series is addressing is the issue of obesity and disease within Americans. According to the center of disease control and prevention approximately 93 million adults in the US are obese and approximately 13 million children in the US are obese. Obesity is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Physical activity and a healthy diet is the leading preventative of obesity. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Anxiety  disorders affect over 40 million adults and 4 million children in the US, Major depressive disorder affects 16 million adults and 2 million children in the US, and post traumatic stress disorder affects over 7 million adults in the US. Physical Activity and mental stimulation are leading therapeutic strategies to stress, anxiety, and depression reduction.

Promoting ways to live a healthy lifestyle while having fun through doing the things that you love, will help to decrease the risk of becoming obese, having heart disease, high blood pressure, and also boost mental health by building self confidence and self esteem.

What makes The Pop Up Series innovative is the ability to use what people love to do to help them remain healthy. Rather it’s boys playing football, girls cheerleading, teens who love video games, etc. The Pop Up Series creates unique opportunities to get everyone engaged and excited about their healthy well being through linking them to the things they love.

The Pop Up Series is having a positive impact on humanity by simply creating a safe space and sharing ways for others to be healthy. Not only do we hope to build habits, we provide resources to keep those habits going and keep our community on the right path.