Thank you for donating to Girls on the Run Bay Area! I coached for multiple seasons at a local elementary school in Oakland when I was in college and again later in San Francisco. I've also volunteered as a running buddy for girls running their end of season 5k. I love how the program can foster a love for running and joyful movement. I also am passionate about introducing concepts like self-care, emotional wellbeing, self-confidence, and friendship to young girls before it's too late. When we build these strong healthy habits early on, girls become more resilient and can grow to become healthy young women.
In my own life I have personally experienced the negative impacts of insecurity, body image struggles, and complicated relationships. And yet, like so many other women, I have persevered. But imagine what the world would be like if women spent less time overcoming these senseless obstacles and more time harnessing their intelligence, kindness, and confidence for good. I am overwhelmed when I think about quantifying the woman-power we are missing out on.
How You Can Support Girls Now
Girls on the Run is an afterschool program for 9-12 year-old girls in the Bay Area, and we strive to offer if to all girls, regardless of their family's ability to pay. This can only be accomplished through your generosity and through the countless volunteer hours of our amazing coaches. Please help us reach our goal of offering this program to all girls who want to participate this season.
Your Donation Makes an Impact
$45 - a pair of running shoes for a girl in need
$150 - train a team of coaches
$425 - sponsor a girl for a full season
