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2020 Is Your Year

When a girl crosses the finish line at a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K, her face lights up. Why? Because at that moment, she realizes the seemingly impossible is possible.

Is there something that has always seemed slightly out of reach��and perhaps impossible��for you??It might be participating in a 30-day yoga challenge, completing a multi-day hike with a�friend or�competing in an endurance event like a marathon.?This is your year to make it happen.
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These activities can not only help you achieve your personal fitness goals, but they can also help�change the lives of girls in your community. We�ll be sharing stories of�SoleMates�� who�raise money�to support Girls on the Run through physical�activities � to show you just one way to get involved in our mission. You can also�volunteer�or become a�coach!

Meet Maggie, a Girls on the Run SoleMate

"As a little kid,�I always thought of myself as shy and unathletic.�After learning more about Girls on the Run and just how much goes into providing girls with a safe, streamlined and effective program,�I decided to take a leap of faith and become a SoleMate.

When it came time to select a �challenge,� I didn�t want to limit myself. I ended up dedicating an entire year of training for two things: my very first powerlifting meet and a lottery-only 10K run. Because it was a run, the 10K made a lot of sense to people. But powerlifting? Now that was a different story. I received a lot of interesting reactions from�people who would say,��Oh, you�re powerlifting?! And you�re powerlifting for girls?!�

Knowing that I was training for something bigger than myself helped me keep my fears and uncertainties in check.

As a SoleMate, I knew that there were people counting on me to follow through. After completing the powerlifting competition,�I realized that I had been short-changing myself.�What I perceived to be outside of my abilities wasn�t truly out of reach. I learned that�I can accomplish things that I think might be �too big� or �not for me.�

If anything, I want people to know that�being a SoleMate is about embracing your body�s ability to move.�It�s about meeting yourself where you are and knowing where you want to go. It�s about challenging yourself and discovering that what is possible. Today, I want you to know that�you have the power to become a SoleMate and change your life. And the life of a girl."�

2020: Your Journey, Her Future

A girl is counting on you to recognize that you are capable of more than you know.�Connect with Girls on the Run in your community and learn more about getting involved today!

We believe your power and potential are truly limitless��just like our girls�. We cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store for you.

- The Girls on the Run family

P.S. Do you like listening to podcasts? Maggie recently joined Olympian Carrie Tollefson on the C Tolle Run podcast! Learn more about Maggie�s experience as a SoleMate and connect with both Maggie and Carrie as they joyfully discover commonalities in their experiences with Girls on the Run.�Click here to listen to the podcast episode.

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Be the Best Version of YOU in 2020

January is�coming to a close, but there�s still time to achieve your fitness goals and contribute to something bigger than yourself�in 2020!�

Keep reading to learn more about�getting involved in Girls on the Run through becoming a�SoleMate�(in partnership with Fleet Feet), volunteering or coaching.

Meet David, a Girls on the Run SoleMate

"I became a SoleMate the same year that I celebrated my 50th birthday � I decided to train for and participate in a six-day bike ride.�Being a SoleMate felt like living the adult version of Girls on the Run � standing up for what you believe in, supporting others and striving to achieve a goal.

During the bike ride, it was as if my fellow SoleMates and I were on a mission for Girls on the Run.

Articulating why I was fundraising for Girls on the Run and training as a SoleMate allowed me to have more frequent and genuine conversations with my family, friends and professional network.�Everyone was genuinely enthusiastic to celebrate with me�by donating to directly support locally focused program needs and girls in my community.

Being a SoleMate is a doorway to advocacy and spreading the word about Girls on the Run.

My experience as a SoleMate taught me a foundational strength of the Girls on the Run program. Our lives are better and more joyful when we commit ourselves to a challenge and a goal that impacts others in a positive way.�Being a Solemate allowed me to deeply challenge myself, join a team and make a plan to achieve a goal. I became a visible advocate for Girls on the Run, and we directly covered the program cost for girls who needed our help. If there is one thing that I want you to know, it is that�being a SoleMate is not intimidating.�It is accessible to anyone � anyone can do it, and I am so glad that I did!"

2020: Your Journey, Her Future

By joining our community of�SoleMates�and committing to training for and completing an athletic event of your choice while raising funds for Girls on the Run, you will have access to:

A personalized online fundraising page�
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Resources to help you be a superstar fundraiser�
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One-on-one support from our Girls on the Run staff�
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Branded�SoleMates�apparel�

There are plenty of ways to get involved�with Girls on the Run.�Connect with Girls on the Run in your community and learn more�today!

Your contributions, whether big or small, will change the lives of girls across the country. Your power and potential are limitless, and 2020 is your year to make it happen. We believe in you � and girls are counting on you.

- The Girls on the Run family

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Happy New Year!
2020 is here, so it�s time to receive a little inspiration in your inbox!�Every month, you can expect to learn more about the Girls on the Run program and how to get involved with your local council,�as well as updates on how we�re making an impact on the lives of girls all over the country.�Thank you for helping girls activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams!�

Fall 5K Celebration
At Girls on the Run, the end-of-season 5K events hosted by our local councils represent the accomplishments each girl has achieved throughout the season. These events are a culmination of how much progress the participants have made during the program! This spirit of celebration is rooted in our goal of helping girls lead an emotionally and physically healthy life. �

This past fall, more than�77,000�girls crossed the finish�line with the joy and confidence they built throughout the season.��

Check out some of the amazing moments from the end-of-season 5K events below:�

We�re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to�help out�at their local 5K. If you�d like to learn more about volunteering with Girls on the Run,�click here. If you�re interested in crossing the finish line as a volunteer coach next season,�click here.�

Up Next

As�we set goals and work towards our resolutions in 2020, our GOTR girls remind us that while physical activity is vitally important for our health, it�s about so much more than that � we need self-love, too:�

"At Girls on the Run, I learned to love myself the way I am." ��Yesi�

Stay tuned for our upcoming newsletters to see how people in your community are bettering themselves while supporting Girls on the Run through our�SoleMates�program.�

Our spring season is right around the corner!�Register your girl and get involved with Girls on the Run by�connecting�with your local council�today.�

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Learning to Love Yourself
At�Girls on the Run, we believe�in the power of extending love to others.�Whether through our research-based curriculum lessons or the Community Impact Projects girls complete during each season, we weave love into every aspect of Girls on�the Run.

What�better time�to celebrate�love than today? However, love extends�far beyond�greeting cards,�teddy bears,�roses and chocolates.�Loving others starts with loving yourself, and to love yourself, you�first�need to learn how to like yourself.

Liking yourself can take many different forms, but�spending time alone can be one of the most powerful tools along the journey to self-love.�Do you cherish�hanging out with yourself,�or does it intimidate you to�go for a solo walk or eat�alone�in public? Your attitude toward�alone time has a significant impact on the�girls in your life. Friendship and community are so important�as�a�girl grows�up, but so is teaching them to be one of their own best friends.

In addition to increased self-confidence,�learning to love herself�by taking time to connect with who she is�will also result in greater self-awareness, better friendships,�and the ability to care for�herself and others. �

Despite the�challenges�girls will face as they transition into adulthood,�learning to love themselves at a young age will help them�reduce self-doubt and�handle�tough situations�with�confidence and�grace.

To�read more�and learn�about setting a positive example of self-love�for the girls in your life, check out�the Girls on the Run�blog!

Spread the Love
Want to spread the love for Girls on the Run�in your community?�Become a part of our mission�to help girls unleash their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams! There are so many ways to�get involved, from�volunteering�to�coaching.�

Register your girl for one of�our�programs�by�connecting with your local council�today!

You can provide more girls the opportunity to learn to love themselves by making a gift today:

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Fighting for an #EachforEqual World
The theme of International Women's Day this year is #EachforEqual, which is all about celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness against biases and taking action for equality. At Girls on the Run, gender equality is motivation behind everything we do - we believe in instilling confidence in girls to help them rise against the societal obstacles they face as they grow.

Women all over the world are defying age-old stereotypes and shattering glass ceilings every day, but we still have so much more work to do. When girls have mentors and coaches who believe in them and their limitless potential, they feel empowered to boldly pursue their dreams. That's the heart of the Girls on the Run mission.

Girls on the Run is about so much more than running - it's about helping girls build strength physically, emotionally and spiritually. To read more about the gender-equal world we envision for girls and women everywhere, visit the Girls on the Run blog!

Women Who Inspire Us
Check out these inspiring stories from a coach and a former participant who believe that Girls on the Run is supporting an #EachforEqual world by empowering the next generation of joyful, healthy and confident women to embrace their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams.

"Girls on the Run does so much for girls' self-esteem, and it really allows them to learn empathy. This program has had such a massive impact on each girl I've coached, and even on the coaches as well. When we have those hard conversations, it really allows us (as coaches) to see what girls have gone through and what they are currently going through. Girls and coaches are more aware of how what we say impacts one another and how the way we see ourselves impacts the choices we make." - Janira Reza, 3rd grade teacher

"I remember showing up to my first Girls on the Run gathering (proud to say I was one of the first!) and feeling this immediate wave of comfort. These girls are all like me! But equality stretches far beyond gender: it''s how we treat people. To me, equality is about recognizing that no particular group has it all figured out, so we might as well all learn from each other and be kind along the way." - Jess Ekstrom, creator of Headbands of Hope, Mic Drop Workshop and Chasing the Bright Side

Girls on the Run and Say It Forward continue to team up to empower women and girls through sharing their story no matter what it's about, how long it is or what language you speak. SayItForward.org is a worldwide storytelling platform that allows a safe space for women and girls to share their story to inspire the hopes and dreams of many other women and girls. We encourage you to share your story today!

Empower the Next Generation of Women
When you support Girls on the Run, you're supporting an #EachforEqual world for girls and women across the United States and beyond.

Please consider joining us in the fight for a gender-equal world by donating through our International Women's Day fundraiser page. Click the button below to learn more!

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Women Who Wow Us: Vanessa Fraser

To celebrate?National Women's Equality Day on?August 26, we've decided it would be a great idea to feature a?former GOTR girl who's doing big things?for women's sports!?

Vanessa Fraser is a professional distance runner with?Bowerman Track Club. She participated in?Girls on the Run?starting in 3rd?grade. Always ambitious about setting goals, Vanessa decided that same year - at just 8 years old - that she wanted to attend Stanford University someday. As a high school student, Vanessa even?volunteered?her time as a Girls on the Run?coach?in her hometown in Northern California.?

Girls on the Run recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa and learn more about her experience at Girls on the Run and how she carries the lessons she learned at Girls on the Run with her to this day.?We are excited for you to get to know Vanessa in?this exclusive Q&A!

Gamma Phi Beta: The Perfect Partnership

Gamma Phi?Beta?member?Grace?Hambourger?just wrapped up her first season as a GOTR coach. ??

Girls on the Run has been an integral part of Grace's life. Grace was first introduced to the organization in 2009 when?she participated as a?fourth grader.??

Gamma Phi Beta partnered with Girls on the Run in 2012, so it's serendipitous that she joined the organization only three years before it became her future sorority's?philanthropic partner.??

During the first night of recruitment, Grace felt pulled to Gamma Phi Beta. She recognized the women of Theta Chapter at the University of Denver were, as she says, "not all talk, but they walked the walk." Leadership, encouragement, support, campus involvement, service - all the Gamma Phis she spoke to?possessed?the qualities Grace was looking for in a community. Finding out how intertwined Gamma Phi Beta was with Girls on the Run was the cherry on top.??

"Building Strong Girls is not a pamphlet on how to be a strong woman. It is the real-life experiences of making mistakes, learning to accept yourself and others, and building other girls, women and people up."?

"The student has become the master"?applies perfectly to Grace, as she is now a coach for GOTR of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. Despite the mid-season change due to COVID-19, Grace was surprised to see how positive and energetic the girls remained. ?

Grace leads her team through compassion. She uses her own personal experiences to connect with each GOTR girl, creating a comfortable space for vulnerability, growth and celebration.??

This is one example of why?the partnership between?Gamma Phi Beta?and?Girls on the Run?is a perfect fit.?Together, we are building strong girls who become strong women!?

More about Grace's story will be shared in an upcoming issue of?Gamma Phi Beta's official magazine.?Check it out later this summer by?clicking?here. ?

The Justice World Experience

Save the date?- the Justice?World Experience?will be livestreamed on Sunday, August?16,?at 8 p.m. EST!?Tune in to?Justice's YouTube channel?for a celebration of the unstoppable power of girls.?The virtual event will feature GOTR girls and coaches talking about their experience this past spring and how Girls on the Run has positively impacted them. Click here?for an exclusive sneak peek.

Join?the?Gourdy's?Pumpkin Run Virtual Event

Does the?upcoming?fall season?-?complete with pumpkins, cooler temperatures and apple cider?- spark joy for you??If so, we have the perfect virtual event?that?you?won't want to miss!?Girls on the Run is thrilled to be the?2020 National Charity Partner for Gourdy's Pumpkin Run.?With years of success as a positive, supportive and fun community event, Gourdy''s Pumpkin Run?is supporting?Girls on the Run by collecting donations and offering the opportunity for participants to fundraise while they train for their?virtual event. To learn more about Gourdy's Pumpkin Run or to sign up to run?this?fall,?click here!

Empower the Next Generation of Girls

Vanessa Fraser unleashed her limitless potential as a runner through participating in?- and later coaching for?- Girls on the Run.?Right now, there are girls?across the country?who are looking up to female athletes like?her?for inspiration to pursue their dreams.?You?have the?opportunity?to?make those dreams a reality by supporting Girls on the Run!?Give?the girls in your community a chance to join one of?our?life-changing programs?by?making?a?donation?or setting?up a?Facebook fundraiser?today.?

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Support Girls this Summer

Want to give some summer fun to girls in our community? Here''s how you can help!

Make a tax-deductible gift to provide a girl with a Power Up kit.
Spread the word by liking and sharing our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts.

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Women Who Wow Us: Betty Robinson

To celebrate International Day of the Girl on Sunday, we're spotlighting an incredible story of perseverance, determination and joy.

At just 16 years old, Betty Robinson won the first gold medal in a women''s track and field event in the 1928 Olympics. In 1931, she was severely injured in a near-deadly plane crash but was able to recover and keep running. She then competed in the 1936 Olympics, where she won a gold medal again as a part of a relay team (women with whom she remained friends throughout her life).

Girls on the Run recently caught up with her granddaughter, Brook Doire, to talk about Betty''s legacy and the way her story continues to inspire girls and women all over the world. Click here to read more!

Share this fun Betty-inspired coloring sheet with your girl!

adidas?Supporter Collection

adidas has teamed up with Girls on the Run to help girls unlock their limitless potential through running and education. You can continue to support the Girls on the Run mission by purchasing select adidas products from our Amazon Fashion Supporter Collection! 5% of your purchase goes to support girls. Plus, when you shop through AmazonSmile and add Girls on the Run as your Smile charity of choice, the donation from your purchase increases. You can help even more girls stay in sports and grow in confidence by placing your order today!

Justice Sheroes Virtual Event

Let's celebrate?International Day of the Girl?by honoring girls and women who inspire others to reach higher - including YOU!?Join the Justice Sheroes Virtual Event on October 11 at 7 p.m. EST for a huge celebration of girls and how we can empower each other!?Featuring hosts Lilly Ketchman and her mom Stacey Ketchman, guest speakers Jess Ekstrom (Headbands of Hope), Bellen Woodard (More Than Peach Project), and Julia Hanna and Kat DePizzo (Harper's Corner).?In addition, we've got a special Q&A session with the girl band, RTW, plus Justice gift card giveaways during the event.?You definitely don't want to miss this!

Join the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run Empowerment Patch

Girls on the Run is thrilled to be the?2020 National Charity Partner for Gourdy's Pumpkin Run.?With years of success as a positive, supportive and fun community event, Gourdy''s Pumpkin Run?is supporting?Girls on the Run by collecting donations and offering the opportunity for participants to join the Empowerment Patch and fundraise while training for their?virtual event. Did we mention that you'll receive awesome swag just for participating? Registration ends on November 22, so be sure to sign up now!

Have You Shared Your Story Yet?

Together with SayItForward.org, we're?inviting you to share your?story?about?the meaningful impact of Girls on the Run!?Your words have the power to inspire?the?girls?in your life to unleash their?limitless?potential and boldly pursue their dreams,?which is?the core of?our mission.?

There is no length requirement - stories can be as short as a sentence or?as long as?an essay.?Plus,?everyone is welcome to contribute!?By sharing your story, you are helping girls in?your?community and beyond experience our life-changing programs?and gain confidence in using their own voices to inspire and encourage others.?

Share your story by clicking here!

Exciting Announcements

We're honored to announce that we've been recognized as a NYSS Champion! We work to promote youth sports participation and support the National Youth Sports Strategy. Learn more about what it means to be an NYSS Champion by clicking here.

Plus, be sure to save the date for the Women & Girls Sports Symposium on October 14 from 1-6 p.m. EST and October 15 from 3-8 p.m. EST. This event will celebrate women in the sports industry who are paving the way for the next generation of women leaders in sports. Guest speakers will include professional athletes, coaches and executives, including Girls on the Run CEO Elizabeth Kunz. Register now by clicking here!

Help Her Leave a Legacy

Betty Robinson defied the odds to achieve her dreams, and at Girls on the Run, we believe that any girl can do the same if she has the right support, encouragement and opportunity. You have the power to offer this to girls in your community. Who knows - your gift might open a door for the next record-breaking Olympic gold medalist! Give her the chance to join one of our life-changing programs by making a?donation?or setting up a?Facebook fundraiser?today.

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With the holidays right around the corner, this is a special time to focus on family and friends. You have the chance to take a step back and give thanks for the people in your life; you have an opportunity to spread love and unity within your home and beyond.

What are you thankful for this holiday season?

You''re Invited: 25th Birthday Virtual Celebration Event

Over the past 25 years, Girls on the Run has been inspiring girls to know and activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams.?On March 25, 2021, you are invited to?join an exciting?virtual?birthday?celebration event featuring?a keynote address from?Hoda?Kotb?that echoes the?inspiration and strength that girls find through their participation in Girls on the Run. The event will also include a?discussion panel?with experts and athletes?about building confidence in girls?through sports along with stories of impact?from Girls on the Run CEO, Elizabeth Kunz.?

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Girls on the Run Featured in Target Circular

In case you missed it, Girls on the Run was featured alongside Always in Target's weekly ad circular two weeks ago! Thank you to Always for their continued support, ensuring that our programming is accessible to ALL girls. Be sure to purchase Always products from a Target?store near you!

Click here to read more about this meaningful partnership.

Give Back to Girls

The start of the holiday season can be a whirlwind - full of shopping, decorating, cooking and gathering with family. Nights are longer, but days are shorter and go by faster. Though your calendars and to-do lists may be overwhelming, you can slow down and enjoy a moment of gratitude. One of the greatest ways to express gratitude is by giving back; when you acknowledge all that you have, you're more able to embrace a spirit of generosity. As we move into the holidays, we ask that you consider giving to Girls on the Run to help girls experience the power of a supportive team at a time when they need it most. She will be forever grateful for you. Make a donation or set up a Facebook fundraiser today.

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Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, and we would like to take a moment to share our appreciation for GOTR dads!

Girls on the Run may be all about girls, but we recognize and cherish the importance of strong male role models in a girl's life. Having a meaningful father figure is crucial to a girl's development and self-esteem as she grows up. What better way to strengthen your bond with your daughter than coaching for Girls on the Run?! This valuable time together will allow you to inspire and empower her to unleash her limitless potential and boldly pursue her dreams. Plus, it's so much fun!

Click here to read our latest blog post about the remarkable impact of Girls on the Run!

Coach Spotlight

"I became a coach for my local Girls on the Run council one year after my daughter had her first season as a GOTR girl.?I was completely floored by how the impact of each lesson was changing my daughter into a confident and caring individual, far beyond her already supportive and thoughtful self. I remember being at coach training and realizing I was the only male in the room - and was also informed that I was one of only two in our state - and I had mixed feelings. Was I trying to infiltrate a program that didn't have a need or place for me? Was it wrong for a male coach to come into a program and talk about female empowerment? Those fears were quickly replaced by the fear of disappointing my team, because as soon as I came face-to-face with my first lesson, I realized that no matter who I was or what I looked like, these girls were eager to learn and the lessons were so important.

Coaching for Girls on the Run was an incredible opportunity to help girls see the strength within themselves, and it was also a truly eye-opening experience for me to see life through my daughters' eyes. I want all my GOTR girls to know how strong they are, and how that strength isn't just about their ability to run a 5K, but more about the strength to do whatever they put their hearts and minds to. The Girls on the Run community lives on in our school, our neighborhood and especially in my daughter's continued love of running." ?

- Peter W., GOTR Coach?

Want to spend more quality time with your girls??Get involved?with Girls on the Run by becoming a?coach!?

Join us in supporting the DICK'S movement to save youth sports.

We are proud to partner with adidas to break barriers for girls and women. Check out these adidas coloring pages!

GOTR Speaks: Let's Keep the Conversation Going
Tomorrow is Juneteenth - often referred to as Freedom Day - a holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. However, despite Abraham Lincoln's issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863 and its enforcement in June 1865, systemic racism persists in our society.

At Girls on the Run, we teach girls to respect and have empathy for themselves and others, as well as using the power of their voices to make a positive difference in the world. Our Black brothers and sisters have suffered for centuries, and it is time to personally model and collectively demand a higher moral standard in our society that recognizes the humanity of all and embraces dignity, equity and love. Click here to read more from our CEO, Elizabeth Kunz.

Two of the Girls on the Run core values are "standing up for ourselves and others" and "embracing our differences and finding strength in our connectedness." We encourage you to keep engaging in this discussion with the girls in your life. Right now, girls need positive role models and support systems more than ever due to the stress brought on by societal tensions and COVID-19. The good news is that Girls on the Run is not cancelled, and we will be offering our life-changing programs this fall! Contact your local council to learn more.

Stand Up for Every Girl
Do you believe in the importance of engaging in authentic dialogue about what it looks and feels like to stand up for what you believe and value? By supporting Girls on the Run, you are providing ALL girls?- girls of all races, gender identities or abilities - a safe space to learn this critical life skill and so many more. Right now, a girl needs you to stand up for her. Let her know she can count on you by making a donation or setting up a Facebook fundraiser today.?

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Fall officially starts on Tuesday, which means?it's?time to get ready for apple picking, pumpkin patches and lots of Halloween fun!?What are your favorite fall family traditions? Do you enjoy exploring a corn maze or cozying up with a bowl of homemade soup? Would you rather play in the fallen?leaves or sit around a bonfire?roasting s'mores and?telling ghost stories?

If you're looking for?new traditions to keep your family active?and connected?this fall season, check out?this blog post?- full of?creative?ways?to nurture your loved ones' physical and emotional health. To read more wellness tips and ideas for family fun,?check out the rest of the Girls on the Run?blog!

Girls on the Run partners with?Cigna?to provide more opportunities for girls to participate in our programming and nurture their physical, emotional and spiritual health. We are better together.

adidas?Supporter Collection

Did you know?that girls are two times more likely to be confident if they play sports regularly, but 15% of girls will drop out of sports between 8th?and 12th?grade?

adidas is teaming up with Girls on the?Run?to help girls unlock their limitless potential through running and education.?You?can support the Girls on the Run mission by purchasing select adidas products from our Amazon Fashion Supporter Collection!?5% of your purchase goes to support girls in your community.?Plus, when you shop through?AmazonSmile?and add Girls on the Run as your Smile charity of choice, the donation from your purchase increases!?Since May 2019, the Supporter Collection has raised $568,000?- now is your chance to help even more girls stay in sports and grow in confidence.

Click?here?to place your order today!

Lasting Smiles Lip Care

Girls on the Run has teamed up with?Lasting Smiles,?an?organic and sustainable lip care?company?that cares about people and the planet.?When you choose?Girls on the Run?at?checkout,?50% of your purchase price will be donated?back to?Girls on the Run.

Lasting Smiles products come in four delicious flavors:?Peach Blossom, Peppermint Creme, Passionfruit Mango and Very Cherry!?If you want to try a little bit of everything, Lasting Smiles also offers a?variety 4-pack.

Place your?Lasting Smiles?order?today!?

Share?Your Story and Inspire Her to Use Her Voice?

At this complicated time in history, girls need support and inspiration more than ever.?That's?where you come in:?together with Say it Forward,?we're?inviting you to share your?story?about?the meaningful impact of Girls on the Run!?Your words have the power to inspire?the?girls?in your life -?whether your daughter, GOTR teammates, a girl you have coached?or?anyone in between -?to unleash their?limitless?potential and boldly pursue their?dreams,?which is?the core of?our mission.

There is no length requirement - stories can be as short as a sentence or?as long as?an essay.?Plus,?everyone is welcome to contribute!?By?sharing your story, you are helping girls in?your?community and beyond experience our life-changing programs?and gain confidence in using their own voices to inspire and encourage others.

Share?your story?now?by clicking?here!?

She Needs Your Support?this?Fall?

The girls in your life may?have gone back to school - whether that means hopping on the bus or logging on to the computer -?but there is still so much more for them to experience outside the classroom. At Girls on the Run,?we focus on the important balance between social-emotional learning and physical activity so that she can be?healthy and fulfilled in every?area?of life, especially at this time when she needs it most.?We have adapted our programs to be delivered in-person or virtually to meet the needs of every community?we serve.?Give her the chance to?learn, grow and thrive this fall.?Make a?donation?or set up a?Facebook fundraiser?today.

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Celebrating Our Dedicated Volunteers + Coaches!
It's National Volunteer Week, and that means it's time for us to give a special shout-out to the amazing volunteers and coaches who help GOTR girls unleash their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams! Without these selfless individuals, Girls on the Run wouldn't - and couldn't - be what it is today.

In addition to supporting participants as they train for their end-of-season 5K, volunteer coaches use our research-based curriculum to empower girls to lead physically and emotionally healthy lives. We are so grateful to our volunteers, coaches and supporters for contributing to the measurable impact of our programs. To read more about how our coaches cultivate sisterhood and mentorship at Girls on the Run, check out the latest blog post on our website!

Coach Spotlight

"Girls on the Run means a girl doesn''t have to wait until she''s an adult to learn and experience her limitless potential.?I decided to become a coach because I wish I had been taught these life skills when I was younger. What a difference?that would have made for me! I want girls everywhere to understand what it means to be empowered. One thing I want all the girls I coach to know is that the skills and lessons they learn during our time together contain all they need to live a joyful, healthy and confident life.?Supporting Girls on the Run as a coach makes me feel filled with gratitude. It''s all about paying it forward to the amazing women who were in my life when I was younger, as well as now, and being a coach allows me to do just that."

- Michela W., Girls on the Run coach

We've teamed up with?Say It Forward?to bring you inspirational stories like Michela''s.?

Partner Volunteer Spotlight

Girls on the Run is grateful for the support of National Partners who provide so many incredible volunteers. Today, we are celebrating just a few of them! These fearless ladies truly inspire, encourage and strengthen the next generation of powerful women.

"I truly love Girls on the Run because the program isn't just about running - it''s about positive self-talk, embracing differences and lifting one another up when things get challenging. Girls on the Run is a chance for every girl to discover that she?can."?

- Emily S., Gamma Phi Beta,?Epsilon Iota Chapter

"Coaching with Girls on the Run is so energizing! I love that it allows me to work with people from all backgrounds. I learn so much from my girls! I am always inspired by them as I see them grow throughout the season. It's such a rewarding experience, and it's one of the best things I do with my time."?

- Alissa M., Cigna

"Girls on the Run is an amazing organization focused on empowering girls to be their best selves. As a coach, I've seen reserved girls at the beginning of the season blossom into confident girls at the end of the season, especially after completing their very first 5K! I fell in love with the GOTR mission and all the girls I've had the great pleasure to coach."

- Yvonne V., Cigna

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Girls Need Your Help
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on our ability to serve girls in the same way we have in the past. You can play a vital role in supporting Girls on the Run and ensuring that girls have the opportunity to participate in future programming seasons. At a time when girls need Girls on the Run the most, Girls on the Run needs YOU the most. Please consider donating or fundraising today.

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There''s Still Time to Donate a Kit

It''s not too late to give a Power Boost to girls in your community. Here''s how you can help!

Make a tax-deductible gift?to provide a girl with a Power Up kit.
Spread the word by liking and sharing our?Facebook,?Instagram?and?Twitter?posts.

Power Up kits are only available until July 31. Order yours or donate one today!

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Give Her a Power Boost
Summer is in full swing! Are you looking for ways to help your girl stay active?- physically and mentally?- this summer??From dancing and playing sports to?reading and taking online classes, there are plenty of ways for your girl to make this summer her best one yet?- even if that means staying at home.?To discover more?fun summer activities for girls, check out our?blog!?

Want to learn and grow with your girl this summer? The new?Power Up Activity Kit?by Girls on the Run is designed to fuel her mind, body and spirit with 50 interactive activities that were thoughtfully crafted to strengthen her physical and emotional health. Fun movement games and creative projects enable each girl to cope when things get difficult, demonstrate care for self and others, and identify what she values - skills that are particularly relevant to her world right now.?

Each Power Up Activity Kit includes:?

16 lessons in a spiral-bound book
Eight-week Physical Activity Guide that is fun for the whole family?
GRL PWR t-shirt?
Hairbands
Postcard that includes a link to the Power Up videos, a?GOTR Shop?discount offer and a bookmark?

The kit is available in both English and Spanish.?

To learn more about Power Up and order your kit today,?click here!?

Power Up Spotlight

"I found myself surprised by the Power Up Activity Kit. I say?'surprised'?in a good way. I''ve been familiar with Girls on the Run programming for nearly four years now, but I truly wasn't expecting the kit to cultivate so much newfound joy and connection with my daughter, Lucille. Power Up is much more than simply a booklet with activities. It has been a source of positive energy for us while also laying a foundation for resilience in tough situations.?

Lucille recently?said this to me in response to her Power Up lessons:

'It''s okay that we don''t have superpowers, because we really do. Our legs help us go?really far, and our minds have the power to figure things out?- we can defend ourselves if we need to. We can taste and smell and have emotions. And you''re strong enough to carry me, mom.'"

- Jamie,?North Carolina?

Want to spend more quality time with your girls??Get involved?with Girls on the Run by becoming a?coach!?

Here's a tip from our friends at?True Citrus:?A great way to get your?hydration going?is by drinking a large glass of water first thing in the morning. Not only will it?kickstart?your day with good hydration, but?the?water will also help to wake up your entire body.?Be sure to flavor it with any?of the True Citrus?Drink Mixes?to?make it even more delicious and refreshing!?

Join?the?Gourdy's?Pumpkin Run Empowerment?Patch

Girls on the Run is thrilled to be the 2020 National Charity Partner for Gourdy's Pumpkin Run! With years of success as a positive, supportive and fun community event, Gourdy''s Pumpkin Run will support Girls on the Run by collecting donations and offering the opportunity for participants to fundraise while they train for their virtual event! To learn more about Gourdy's Pumpkin Run or to sign up to run,?click here!?

Help Her Power Up!?
Today, you can help a girl learn how her values, choices,?and emotions shape her decisions and strengthen her spirit (as well as so many other valuable life skills!).?Now's your chance to add joy to a girl's summer!?Purchase a Power Up kit?for a special girl in your life or?donate one?to a girl in your community.?It's?a sure way to gift her confidence, care and compassion while helping her realize her potential to Power Up!

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Fuel Her Mind, Body and Spirit this Summer
At a time when girls may be trying to make sense of the world around them, being able to identify and understand their values, choices, and emotions strengthens their confidence and helps them develop their own voice to stand up and speak out about issues that are important to them. Empathy and resilience are at the core of the Girls on the Run curriculum, and it is never too early for girls to learn how to put them into practice. These valuable lessons are just a few that can be found in Power Up, a new activity kit by Girls on the Run!

We are thrilled to be launching Power Up this summer as girls are in need of meaningful and fun activities they can do at home. Power Up combines the best parts of the Girls on the Run mission with new lessons and activities to motivate and encourage your girl. Designed to fuel a girl's mind, body and spirit, the kit includes 50 activities that emphasize the important connection between physical and emotional health. Each activity helps girls learn valuable skills such as how to cope when things get difficult, demonstrate care for self and others, and practice positivity. From the silly starters to the fun movement games and challenges, your girl will laugh, create and grow through each activity.

There are three ways you can help girls in our community Power Up!

Purchase a kit for a girl (perfect for girls ages 8-11) in your life. For only $49 (less than $1 per activity!), she will receive the Power Up Activity Book, an exclusive GRL PWR t-shirt, Physical Activity Training Plan, Completion Certificate and a few other fun surprises, delivered directly to her doorstep.?
Make a gift to provide a girl with a Power Up kit. We want all girls to have the opportunity to Power Up this summer. Your tax-deductible gift will make a meaningful difference.
Help us spread the word! As this is a new program for Girls on the Run, we need help making others aware of this incredible opportunity for their girl. You can help by liking and sharing our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts and by sharing the news with friends, family and colleagues who have an 8- to 11-year-old-girl.

Get a Kit

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Dear Friend of Girls on the Run,

There is no doubt that we find ourselves in a challenging time-one that might bring up feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and fear. During times like these, you may find comfort in remembering that generosity is a powerful force. It can turn loneliness into connectedness, desperation into hope, and anxiety into strength and empowerment.

You are invited to join Girls on the Run in celebration of #GivingTuesdayNow-a new global day of giving back on May 5th in response to COVID-19. #GivingTuesdayNow focuses on all different ways to give back-not just financially but also through acts of service and kindness.

Did you know that an important part of the Girls on the Run program is when each team of girls creates their own community impact project? Last year, teams across the country collectively completed over 14,000 community impact projects, ranging from implementing recycling procedures around their team''s meeting space to making toys for animals in shelters to creating cards for pediatric hospitals and nursing homes to everything in between! Through their experiences, they learned about the joy that comes from making a true difference and the unimaginable strength that comes from lending a helping hand to someone else.

On #GivingTuesdayNow, you have the opportunity to learn the same lessons our girls do. Our girls remind us that even though we are physically separated, we can still provide social, emotional, and financial support to nurture our children, our families, and our community during this challenging time. You might consider calling a family member to let them know how much they matter to you, writing a sidewalk chalk message of hope by a neighbor''s house, supporting a small business by purchasing a gift card for a friend, thanking a healthcare hero, or donating to a cause near and dear to your heart.

Whatever way you choose to participate in #GivingTuesdayNow, let''s remember to spread kindness, support community, and give generously. And in doing so, we will cultivate a spirit of connectedness like we have never experienced before.

With gratitude for you,?

Theresa Miller

Chief Engagement Officer

PS- Follow #GOTRGotYourBack on Instagram or Facebook, to see how other Girls on the Run supporters are participating in #GivingTuesdayNow. And if it is on your heart, consider making a gift to Girls on the Run ??

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Dear friend,

Take a moment to think about your community and the people in it.

What makes up the building blocks of community? Friendships.?

Whether with your mail carrier, a cashier at your local grocery store or the teachers at your children's school, you form?and nurture?friendships every day.?

Due to the isolation caused by the COVID pandemic, girls are missing out on valuable friendships, and their sense of community has been taken away. When you?make a gift?to Girls on the Run right now, you're giving her the opportunity to make lifelong friendships during our program.?

Plus, when you?donate?in?a friend's honor, we'll send that?special?person?an?exclusive Girls on the Run e-card to show them how much you cherish their friendship! What?better?way to?spread cheer this season?

MAKE A GIFT

P.S. With an exciting match of $75,000 given by generous supporters, your contribution will have double the impact when you make a gift! Click here?to build a brighter future for her today.

If this email has crossed paths with your year-end gift, please accept our deepest appreciation for your generous support.

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She needs you right now, friend.

Don''t let the opportunity slide away to give her connection, stability, joy and friendship by gifting her Girls on the Run.?

Your donation will provide a girl with a program scholarship so that she can participate in 16 powerful Girls on the Run lessons, strengthening her mind, body and spirit throughout the season.

Right now, we are $18,000 short of our year-end goal. That means that 150 girls are counting on your generosity in order to participate in Girls on the Run in 2021.

Change her life with your gift today. She''s counting on you.

Donate now.

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