Rick Lingard, Founder

Franchise Senior Sports, Inc. (FSSI.), is a Missouri-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help improve the lives of individuals 50 years of age and older through participation in amateur sports, nutritional workshops, community socialization and other physical activities that will help improve overall wellness and longevity of life.

FSSI’s purpose is to bring awareness of the health and physical disparities that may arise due to physical inactivity and lack of socialization, especially among older people of color and lower income levels.

“Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.”(https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html).

We are proud to announce that our non-profit organization has acquired sponsorship from MIKEN SPORTS, a nationally recognized sports company that sponsors softball teams across the country. It is our hope that your company will partner with us as we expand offerings to encourage active senior participation in other lifetime sports, such as bowling, golf, and fitness.