In 2005, Notah Begay III established the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Notah established the Foundation in order to begin to address the profound health and wellness issues impacting Native American youth and to empower those youth to realize their potential as tomorrow's leaders. To this end, the Foundation is committed to helping Tribal Nations build the capacity to design, manage and sustain effective sports, wellness and leadership programs for Native American youth. OUR VISION: The vision of the Foundation is to be a part of a national movement to empower all Native American youth to sustain active, healthy and productive lives. OUR MISSION: -The mission of the Foundation is to reduce the incidences of obesity and diabetes and advance the lives of Native American youth through sports and wellness programming. -To carry out this mission, the Foundation supports the development of sustainable, evidence-based and innovative programs designed by Native Americans for Native American youth that promote physical fitness, wellness and leadership development. -The Foundation is committed to education, advocacy and the creation of strategic partnerships that will contribute to long-term changes in the health, well-being and success of Native American youth.