EPIC5 - March 17th - 21st
5 Ironman
5 Islands
5 Days

 

  




MISSION STATEMENT 
 
The NEVER STOP Foundation is dedicated to using athletics as a tool to encourage all youth, to have the chance to achieve their full potential. The foundation provides programs and learning opportunities that encourage its participants to think creatively about their lives while giving them the practical skills to turn their hopes and dreams into reality. 
 
 
HISTORY 
 
Jason P. Lester founded The NEVER STOP Foundation in 2007. A successful athlete, artist, and activist, Jason knows firsthand what it is like to be faced with countless challenges as a child, both mentally and physically (see bio). Now an adult and Ultraman triathlete, Jason uses the forum of sports to inspire and motivate others, worldwide. His vision is to use his involvement in sports and passion for racing, as a platform in which to share his message of belief and faith with all youth.  
 
 
PHILOSOPHY 
 
The NEVER STOP Foundation uses athletics to teach its young participants how to think creatively about their lives - then gives them the practical skills to turn their dreams into reality. A variety of sports programs make the child the central focus with adult athletes, teachers, and counselors acting as supporters. Mid-level programs emphasize collaboration between adult and child and later programs challenge the young people to stand on their own while staying connected to the world around them. The goal is to help those in their formative years find their own true voice, help them build their confidence, improve their ability to express their selves and learn the values of discipline, trust, compassion, self-reliance, and respect. 

GOALS 

As of this writing, the proceeds from the following projects will ultimately fund the creation of The Never Stop Performance Center in Kailua – Kona in 2012. The NSPC will be a place where both children and adults will receive a chance to improve their lives through athletics, helping to build a strong life mentally, physically, and spiritually. This will further enable them to reach their full potential by encompassing the philosophy and mission statement of The Never Stop Foundation.  

  • EPIC5 CHALLENGE –  An annual event that will involve 5 Ironman distance triathlons in five consecutive days in five different cities.
  • Publication and Release of “Running on Faith: The Principles, Passion and Pursuit of a Winning Life (HarperCollins 2010)”. To be released August, 2010
  • A 90-minute documentary, “A Painted Race”, narrating Jason’s journey to the Hawai’i Ultraman Competition which is being filmed.
  • Also in production is, “Chasing Me”, a full-length feature film that will chronicle Jason’s incredible life story.



The NEVER STOP Foundation
74-5533 Luhia St., Suite B-1A / 567
Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
info@neverstopfoundation.org