The Rad Foundation is a fully volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting the development of recreational and leisure sports that promote fun, social connection, community-building, and physical activity.

When we take part in recreational and leisure sports, we experience more than just movement — we tap into flow, rhythm, creativity, and shared moments with others. This synergy activates a powerful mix of brain chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins — the very things that help us feel alive, connected, and fulfilled.

By creating more recreational spaces, we’re not just building places to move — we’re helping shape healthier, happier futures for everyone. Investing in these spaces means investing in the well-being, cohesion, and resilience of our communities, with long-term benefits that far outweigh the costs.

We chose the nonprofit model because we believe recreational spaces are a form of community infrastructure — something that should exist to benefit people first. Operating as a volunteer-run society allows us to focus on long-term community impact rather than profit, while ensuring donations and support go directly toward projects, advocacy, and the development of recreational sports spaces.

The Rad Foundation is a registered society in British Columbia (BN: 73453 1072 BC0001 | Society No. S0073176). While we are not yet a registered charity, becoming one is part of our long-term vision. In the meantime, we remain fully volunteer-run, meaning 100% of donations go directly toward our mission of expanding recreational sports spaces and strengthening community well-being.

WHY I STARTED RAD

I started The RAD Foundation because sport helped me overcome addiction. After getting sober, recreation gave me somewhere to go and something positive to put my energy into. Building my skills gave me a sense of purpose and showed me firsthand how valuable access to recreation can be. RAD exists to help make those opportunities more accessible to others.

Derek Myles
Founder, The RAD Foundation