Featured Events
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Lunafest
Girls on the Run St. Louis is excited to present LUNAFEST, a national film festival that features award-winning short films by, for and about women.
The proceeds for this event will benefit the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund.
Thursday, September 20
7:00 p.m.
Tivoli Theater
6350 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
Ticket price is $25 per ticket and includes film viewing and reception.
Visit our website to purchase tickets and for more information. Save the date! Health Symposium Engaging in Effective Health & Positive Youth Development Strategies: Research, Practice & Funding Implications October 24, 2012 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis FREE Girls on the Run St. Louis, in partnership with the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, announces a health symposium. The event is FREE, open to the public and part of the Health Policy Forum series at the school. Local researchers and funders join GOTR-STL staff and coach in a facilitated panel and audience discussion addressing current youth behavior research, emerging and effective strategies, as well as policy implications on children's health and development. Please join us for an engaging dialogue about this important topic! Save the date! Trivia Night Presented by the GOTR Young Professional's Board Friday, November 2, 2012 $160/table of 8 or $20/person Registration coming soon! |
Volunteer Spotlight
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As Girls on the Run St. Louis celebrates 10 years of empowering more than 10,000 girls for a lifetime of healthy living, we celebrate the amazing volunteers whose commitment and passion change the lives of thousands of girls throughout the St. Louis region each year. GOTR is proud to share that Carrie Probst, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of GOTR and GOTR Coach, was nominated for a Town & Style Reaching Out Award! The award honors the important contributions made by volunteers to nonprofits in the St. Louis community.  A CPA by trade, Carrie first learned about GOTR in 2008 through a client. Inspired by the mission and the program, as well as energized that it met her interests and skills, Carrie joined the Board of Directors in 2008. Carrie supported and furthered the mission through the development of formalized accounting procedures and the assistance of financial reports. As a Board member of four years, Carrie has donated countless hours of her professional skills in building the infrastructure of GOTR. Carrie brought the program to her daughter's school, Christ, Prince of Peace School in Manchester although her daughter was too young for the program. Her family is welcoming another Girl on the Run to the clan this October so she is retiring from the Board of Directors after two terms. She still plans on coaching this spring and has set her sights on running the Go! St. Louis Half Marathon. Here's what Carrie had to say in her own words ... What is the most rewarding thing about Girls on the Run? Last spring was our first season at Christ, Prince of Peace School and the response to the program was amazing. We fielded two full teams last year and kicked off Girls on Track this fall. What was especially rewarding was how quickly the school community embraced us because of the stellar reputation of the program. The administration, faculty and students supported our community service bake sale and allowed us to use school facilities however we needed. Favorite memory: At our second to last practice, one of my girls who was a reluctant runner who chose to walk many of our practice laps came to me and said, "I am going to run the entire 5K because now I believe that I can do it. I am athletic and strong and I promise you I will not stop." Why would you recommend others get involved with Girls on the Run? For girls, GOTR is low risk but high reward. Everyone is accepted no matter what your athletic ability or prior experiences. As a volunteer, you help shape the characters of our future generations and watch your girls evolve from tentative participants into community minded and confident leaders. Read more here.
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GOTR St. Louis
Turns 10!
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Girls on the Run St. Louis is celebrating 10 years helping more than 10,000 girls in third through eighth grade in the St. Louis metropolitan area improve their self-esteem through a unique character development program that combines life skills lessons with training for a 5k! That's impressive, considering the program began on a Clayton park bench in 2002 with just 20 girls.
We plan to spend three seasons (Spring 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013):
- Celebrating the 10-year anniversary;
- Reconnecting with alumni of the program and their families;
- Raising awareness of the value of the Girls on the Run St. Louis program
Pencil in these upcoming events:
September 20, 2012: Lunafest, a film festival by, for and about women
October 24, 2012: Health symposium at Washington University in St. Louis
November 17, 2012: Girls on the Run St. Louis 5k race downtown St. Louis
Spring 2013: Grand finale event
Keep an eye on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and this spot for upcoming announcements about our birthday party and how you can celebrate with us!
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Special Sponsor Offers
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20% OFF AT CHILL All School-Year Long! Let any Chill Team Member know you are part of Girls on the Run St. Louis and not only will you receive 20% off your frozen treat all season long - you'll also receive a special "Chill Girls" punch card! Fill up your special "Chill Girl" punchcard 5 times and chill for FREE on your next visit! Pick up your punch card at any Chill location. ALL LOCATIONS: Chill Wydown 7610 Wydown Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105 Chill Des Peres 11935 Manchester Rd. Des Peres, MO 63131 Chill Ladue 9793 Clayton Rd. Ladue, MO 63124 Sponsorship Opportunities: We are looking for companies to help us deliver our life changing program to thousands of girls in the St. Louis region. This means exposure to 5,000+ girls and their families, and 1,000 + adult volunteers for both fall and spring seasons, as well as visibility at our 5k race at the end of each season. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Katy Sommer. |
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If you have any questions or comments about this e-newsletter, please e-mail Katie. |
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Ready, Set, Go!
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| Girls on the Run practices start this week
This week marks the start of Girls on the Run and Girls on Track practices across the St. Louis region! The girls are beginning their 10-week journey that incorporates training for a 5k as a means to teach essential life skills. Each of the 20 lessons in the researched-based curriculum stresses the importance of developing the emotional, mental, social and physical parts of the individual to create a well-balanced, healthy person. The lessons are designed to encourage independent thinking, problem solving, as well as team and community building. The program culminates with a 5k event, which provides the opportunity for the girls to achieve their goal and celebrate their accomplishment. Here is a look at the Fall 2012 season by the numbers:
- More than 2,200 girls have registered for the program
- More than 700 coaches will inspire the girls each day at practice
- 110 sites, mostly schools, are hosting teams
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Help us support the girls by donating today or introducing us to potential sponsors. We need your help to allow us to continue providing a high quality program in the St. Louis region. Contact Katy Sommer for more information. |
Registration Open for Girls on the Run 5k
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| | Race theme announced
Mark your calendar for a 5k you won't want to miss! The Girls on the Run 5k will be held in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, November 17, 2012! Join the 2,000+ Girls on the Run St. Louis participants and their coaches and families in a fun-filled event that marks the culmination of the season. This community race is open to the public and proceeds benefit the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund. Let's make this our most fun event yet! Details: Soldier's Memorial, Downtown St. Louis 1 Mile Fun Run - 8 a.m.5k Run - 8:30 a.m.REGISTER HERE!The race theme this season is Under the "C!" The "C" stands for courage, character, creativity and confidence. The theme also corresponds to each team's mascot, which is a rubber lobster this season! Click here for more information and to register for the race. Please note: girls who are registered for the program are already registered for the race. |
We Can't Run Without You
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| | Sign up to volunteer at the fall 5k
We need more than 300 volunteers to ensure we have a fun and safe 5k. Please be a part of our celebration on Saturday, November 17 downtown! We need your help to make this event special for the girls. Our 5k is not like any other - it's a celebration of hard work, achieving your goals and setting young girls on the path to a healthy and happy life! The race is a great volunteer opportunity for students, organizations and local businesses to come together and serve the community. Sign up here to volunteer for packet pick-up, race village set-up, finisher food & water, course marshall and more! |
GOTR Presents LUNAFEST on September 20
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| A fantastic film festival is coming to St. Louis 
Girls on the Run St. Louis is excited to present LUNAFEST, a national film festival that features award-winning short films by, for and about women. On Thursday, September 20 at The Tivoli Theatre in the Loop, join GOTR St. Louis in viewing these intelligent, funny and thought-provoking films while raising funds to support the GOTR-STL. The proceeds for this event will benefit the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund. We estimate the scholarship need to exceed $290,000 for the 2012-2013 school year. We pride ourselves in never turning a girl away, regardless of her ability to pay. Please join us as we introduce the St. Louis community to LUNAFEST and celebrate 10 years of Girls on the Run St. Louis, empowering more than 10,000 girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living! Event details:
7:00 p.m.
Tivoli Theater (6350 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130)
Ticket price is $25 per ticket and includes film viewing and reception.
Visit our website to purchase tickets and for more information. View a trailer of the films that will be shown. |
Fall GOTR Merchandise Available to Order
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| Orders are due Sept. 21
Show your Girls on the Run spirit with GOTR-logoed merchandise! New colors this fall include light pink and red hooded sweatshirts and a sky blue (light turquoise) Soft Style tee. In addition, we have two fun new items available this season:
- 10th Anniversary Logo Black Fleece Jacket
- GOTR Car Decals/Stickers
To place your order, download and fill out the order form found on our website's Shop page. All forms should be dropped off or mailed to Big River Running West County (14047 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63011) no later than September 21.
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5k Superstars
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| | Add extra meaning to your November!
Superstar: noun - person who uses his or her talent and motivation to inspire the community and help raise up individuals to achieve their dreams (YOU!)
5k Superstars are men and women who will run the Girls on the Run 5k on November 17, 2012 in support of the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship program.
Whether you are running the 5k as a family member, practice partner or community participant, you can help spread the word and raise money for scholarships benefitting Girls on the Run St. Louis.
Each 5k Superstar receives a personal fundraising page but has no fundraising minimum. Runners that raise $100 or more by race day will receive a Girls on the Run technical running shirt. All funds raised benefit the Girls on the Run St. Louis scholarship fund.
Last year our 5k Superstars raised more than $2,700 for our scholarship fund. Help us beat our goal of $3,000 this year!
Our philosophy is to never turn a girl away who wants to participate in our program and cannot afford it. GOTR-STL offers full and partial scholarships to all participants who are unable to afford the program. The scholarship program is critical to our ability to carry out the GOTR-STL mission. We distributed more than $255,000 in scholarships during the 2011-2012 school-year. During the 2012-2013 school-year, we anticipate distributing more than $290,000 in scholarships to girls in the program with your help.
Consider being a superstar to a special girl in our program! Click here to register to be a 5k Superstar. Contact Katy Sommer for more information.
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Lights! Camera! Action!
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| New PSA helps highlight GOTR in the community
Girls on the Run St. Louis is excited to share our new public service announcement with all of you! We have been so fortunate to have FOX Sports Midwest as a Media Partner for the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 seasons. One of the many ways they have supported us through the year is by donating the creation and air time of countless promos of our races in an effort to help us spread the word about GOTR-STL to the Greater St. Louis community. This summer the team at FOX Sports Midwest worked with us to create an inspiring PSA that helps explain why Girls on the Run is so important in the community. The generosity of their time and production has allowed us to reach so many new girls, parents, and supporters. Keep an eye out for the PSA during Cardinals games or check it out on our YouTube channel. 
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Girls on the Run St. Louis Grows Again
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Girls on the Run St. Louis is happy to welcome our new program administrator, Colleen Shaughnessy! Colleen serves as the first point of contact our coaches have when contacting the office and supports our program staff.
She learned about the program during her time as a social work intern in the Parkway School District. Colleen witnessed several girls emerge as confident leaders after participating in the Girls on the Run program and 5k race and was excited for the opportunity to join the team.
Colleen received a Masters in Social Work from Saint Louis University in August of 2012. She is a proud St. Louis native where she ran CYC track for St. Peter in Kirkwood and cross country for Kirkwood High School. Colleen completed her first full marathon in 2010 and plans to be a lifelong runner. She is a member of August Gate Church in the Tower Grove East neighborhood where she serves with the children's ministry.
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