In April 2008, Dr. Mike McGee, Chief of the ER, founded Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) on Violence program after witnessing an increase in teenage violence in the Methodist Emergency Department consisting of blunt trauma, as well, as penetrating (gunshots and stab wounds) trauma. In 2012, he partnered with Dr Reuben Rutland, Chief of Trauma and a fellow member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, to develop a 501c3 Not-for-Profit Organization to further expand the benefits of this program. POP Foundation was created as an outreach effort to target youths in NWI and the Chicagoland Area.

We want to open a relevant dialogue with the community about the long-term effects of impulsive violence and how we can replace these incidents with more examples of positive interaction.

Our Mission

To prevent and alleviate teen violence while inspiring optional career choices and promoting healthy lifestyle choices and positive behavior.

Our Vision

The vision of the P.O.P. Foundation is to provide outreach services, educational seminars, as well as, college and career readiness opportunities. We encourage healthy lifestyle choices by working with active community partners to create a safe, fulfilling and academically enriching environment.

Our Purpose

Partnership with Methodist outreach program, marketing dept, Methodist Trauma Team, and Northwest Emergency Associates ER Group to target teens at risk. Trauma designmation status requires prevention outreach initiative programs such as these.

Packet Pickup on race day starting at 7:30-8:45 am.

Race Day registration 7:30-8:45 am.

Awards to the top male and female in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place