DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair 2025

🏃‍♂️ A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair 2025

On Saturday August 23, 2025, DMTL Nonprofit Organization will host A Healthy KSU 3K. Our vision is to decrease the health disparities within and among KSU students, alumni, and the Frankfort community, bridging gaps to help achieve Health Equity!

👨‍🎓 Background

• Founder: Kentucky State University alumnus and A Healthy KSU and DMTL founder Tyrie Nason Buchanan noticed a large number of his classmates and younger KSU alumni were losing their lives to health-related issues far too soon.
• Mission: DMTL is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focusing on health equity and mentorship.
• Commemoration: The organization bears the initials of Buchanan’s mother and brothers whom he lost to gun violence.
• Pledge: He made a pledge to do something to highlight healthy lifestyles while also promoting inclusivity for the entire African American community.

🤝 Partnerships

• Collaboration: A partnership with DMTL, Kentucky State University, KSU National Alumni Association, the City of Frankfort, local hospitals, and community-based organizations.
• Events: Five successful events have been held raising funds to support cancer care and research at the U of L Brown Cancer Center.
• Support: The events have awarded KSU students with scholarships and provided health screenings and education campaigns to the African American community.

❤️ Health Disparities

• Risk Factors: Compared to their white counterparts, African Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and more.
• Community Focus: Alumni, family, and guests are encouraged to come together to bring awareness of health disparities in the African American community.
• Sustainable Outcomes: The goal is to build sustainable outcomes for generations to come.

🌟 Event Highlights

Together through sponsorship and partnership we can connect and grow our community while providing education, resources, and support to continue closing the health gaps to help our friends, family, and communities thrive.

Stay after the 3K for A Healthy KSU’s annual Health Fair and enjoy FREE health screenings, FREE food, music, giveaways, activities, and award presentations.

🗓️ Agenda

• 08:00am: Registration
• 09:00: Opening Ceremony
• 09:20: Warm Up
• 09:30: 3K Start
• 10:15: Performance, Contests, & Community and Campus Organizations
• 12:00pm: Event Conclusion

📧 Partnership Opportunities

If you are interested in partnership and sponsorship opportunities please email nasonbuchanan@gmail.com.

🔗 More Information

For further details about the event, visit A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair 2025.