Girls On The RunSaginaw-Bay

Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher

Learn Dream Live Run

History

Molly Barker 1996 Girls On The Run International Corporate Sponsors 30,000+ volunteers 100,000+ girls

Mission

“We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.”

Vision

“We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.”

Core Values

Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making.

Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness.

Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions.

Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent.

Stand up for ourselves and others.

Participants

3rd – 8th grade girls Girls who are beginning to feel the

pull of peer-pressure Addresses important issues Develops skills that can be used to

face challenges

Theoretical Basis

Training for a 5K event Teach essential life skills “Whole person concept” Encourage independent thinking,

problem solving and community building

Topics Covered

Lack of Identity

Lack of Connectedness

Feelings of Powerlessness

Structure of Curriculum

Getting on board

Warm Up

Processing

Work Out

Processing

Wrap Up

Energy Awards

Simple cheers that are used to praise others and to recognize and reinforce positive behavior Cheese Grater The Hamburger The Surfer Superstar The Fire Cracker WOW Dance Party FANtastic Ole’ Cheer Body Builder Secret Silent Cheer Go Bananas

Shoes

Partnership with Runners Brooks, New Balance, etc.

5K Race

3.1 miles Leaping Lizard Race – Bay City Running Buddy T-Shirts Pre-party Face painting and hairspray

Banquet

G’s Pizzeria

Pictures

Individual Awards

A “special” night out

Fall 2012 GOTR5K Reindeer Run (Saginaw, Michigan)