This
giving season I am giving girls in the Philadelphia area the gift of
confidence. Along with my fellow board members, I am raising funds to bring the
life-changing Girls on the Run program to girls from underserved communities
across our area.
Over
the past 13 years, Girls on the Run Philadelphia has inspired over 8,600 girls
to be joyful, healthy and confident. Now more than ever we are working
hard to make sure EVERY girl who wishes to participate in our sports-based
youth development program is able to do so.
Now
through December 31st our dedicated board of directors has pledged a board
match of $27,000. This means contributions
to my fundraiser will be DOUBLED until we reach $27,000. I
hope you will join me in unleashing the limitless potential of girls today!
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Each season over 70% of our participants are able to experience the program through scholarship support. Over 55% of our participants come from families with an annual income of less than $29,000.
