September  2010
Girls on the Run of Austin Newsletter
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In This Issue
GOTR Shop
Upcoming Events
In the Media
 
GOTR Shop

Help the Austin GOTR chapter raise money and get lots of great Girls on the Run apparel/merchandise online.
GOTR SHOP
View online catalog.
Please select Austin Council Code 269 when ordering.


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Donations

Many girls in our target locations for next year are unable to pay and participate in the program. If you are interested in providing a program scholarship for girls for our upcoming Spring 2010 season, please visit our website and click the DONATE button to make a donation. Scholarship amounts are from $25 to $125.

A donation of $250 sponsors one girl for one year.This amount goes toward providing trained coaches, the GOTR curriculum, snacks, t-shirts and registration fees needed to support the program. As part of our mission and commitment to Austin and surrounding communities, we will bring the Girls on the Run program to all areas in need, but we need your help.



About Girls on the Run
GOTR is an after-school program that uses the power of running to help prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive choices and healthy living. Over 12 weeks, girls are guided by trained volunteer coaches, and learn about the power of positive self-image. At the end of the semester, in celebration of their achievement, girls along with their families, coaches and volunteers participate in a local 5K race. 

They Are Off and Running!

GOTR's fall season has started the week of September 13th.  If your girl is not signed up, contact the schools directly to register. Check our website for dates and times.

Austin Locations
Bridge Point Elementary School: 6401 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78746
Givens Recreation Center: 3811 E 12th St., Austin, TX 78721
Oak Springs: 3601 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX  78702
WAYA (for Casis Elementary): 1314 Exposition Blvd., Austin, TX 78703

Cedar Park Locations
Giddens Elementary School: 1500 Timberwood Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613
Pleasant Hill Elementary: 1800 Horizon Park, Leander, TX 78641


Contact Carlena, our School Expansion Coordinator for further questions regarding locations.

Upcoming Events


What: Annual Benefit for GOTR - Runnin' Down a Dream
When: Wed. Oct. 20th at 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Belmont 305 West 6th St. Austin, TX 78701-2915
Why: Live Music from The Daze, Appetizers, Beer, Wine and more!

Silent Auction:
Get a chance to bid on great prizes like these bikes and more
Luxe 1-SPD black & grey two-tone
 Modjeska 1-SPD White & Sage two-tone

Best yet all proceeds benefit GOTR and helps get Girls running!

Purchase Tickets: http://www.gotraustin.org/

Looking For Coaches
Coach
Need More Coaches!!

Want to help and make the difference for a girl?  We are always looking for Men or Women of all abilities to help with coaching or volunteering.  If you are interested please contact KB.

In the Media

GOTR Featured on YouTube

A video about GOTR created by New Balance is featured on their YouTube Cause Channel. 

Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUKiw3FWSfY


SoleMates

Training for the Marathon or Half Marathon?  Use It To Raise Funds for GOTR Austin! 

SolematesSoleMates is the charity running "leg" of GOTR and uses the power of running to make a difference for our girls. Teams or individuals (men and women) pursue individual goals such as running a marathon or completing a triathlon while raising money to support participants in GOTR. 

To learn more about SoleMates click here.


GOTR selected as 26 for 26 charity for Austin Marathon 2011

26 Miles for 26 Charities logo26 Miles for 26 Charities is the philanthropy program of the LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. The program provides Central Texas non-profits with the opportunity to advance community awareness while raising money to support their mission.

Participating non-profits host a water stop on the marathon or half marathon course. Each non-profit is assigned their own water stop and will be represented by over 1,000 volunteers. Runners will find great themes along the course, many of which reflect the mission of the non-profits. We hope this provides a moment of joy for the runners as they make their journey to the finish line.
 
Want to get involved for Girls on the Run - Apply Here