This program is really something special. The GOTR curriculum teaches young girls to navigate tough subjects like self-confidence, how to strive for accomplishment, and have generosity through a community service project. Everyone in the program exercises their body and mind with the different running drills and lessons. At the end of ten weeks in either the spring or fall, the girls, running buddies, and community runners, all participate in a celebratory 5k. For many participants this is their first 5k but not their last! I was in my early 20s when I ran my first 5k and I’ve been working to accomplish bigger goals ever since. Thinking that the drive and curiosity I got from my first 5k can happen to girls grades 3-8 with the help of this program is what motivates me to get involved and stay involved! Donations to GOTR are used in many ways such as sponsoring a girl to participate in the program, appropriate shoes if needed, curriculum that is passed on to the girls, and so much more! Any donation you can make sponsoring me while running the Chicago Marathon will be so appreciated by girls learning to be the best version of themselves physically and emotionally.The Chicago Marathon will be my 3rd World Marathon Major and I am so excited to be closer to completing all 7!
