Unfortunately, substandard housing, lack of nutritious food and clean water, inadequate education, high unemployment and the absence of accessible, quality medical care are daily realities for too many American families. Faced with these huge obstacles, many American Indian families and children have found hope in the story of Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), spokesperson for Christian Relief Services’ project, Running Strong for American Indian Youth^®. Billy encourages American Indian children to follow their dreams.