Welcome to my fundraising page!
I'm taking on the challenge of hiking two of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains in two days to raise money for Girls on the Run (GOTR).
I would love your support.
Girls on the Run is an afterschool program for girls in 3rd - 5th grade whose mission is to "inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running." I love the strong, simple mission and excellent programming which is accessible to all schools. I have personally witnessed the growth in girls who are in a GOTR running club; my daughter, Joscelin James, trained for a 5k with her friends and teachers. The support, self-confidence, and relationship-building that took place were invaluable. Running the GOTR 5K with her team is a day neither of us will ever forget. In accepting this challenge, I honor all the amazing teachers who have served as GOTR coaches. You have had a positive impact on each girl with whom you have run.
Your donation will go directly to cover the fees for girls in St. Louis who need financial assistance in order to participate in this program.
In addition to fundraising for this amazing organization, the opportunity to hike in the Rocky Mountains is a privilege for me and I am grateful for it. Taking this challenge of summiting Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert for Girls on the Run allows me to set a purposeful goal for myself. Rising to the occasion represents internal and external strength reawakened and demonstrates to the girls in my life that at any age we need to regroup, set goals, challenge ourselves, support each other and care for others. I dedicate my 14ers to my mother, and to my own #GOTRGirl, both of whom are brave souls, strong and worthy.
Thank you for considering a donation to Girls on the Run and helping me reach my fundraising goal of $2,000, which will fund a full team of participants (5K entries, running shoes, and the social-emotional curriculum). I am hoping to reach 3k and fund part of a 2nd team as well. If you have questions or want to know more about Girls on the Run, please reach out to me!
Summit deets: Mt. Massive on day 1 (July 31) and Mt. Elbert on day 2 (August 1)
My fundraising deadline: August 1st
