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| Girls on the Run of Austin Newsletter |
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Donations
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.
Many of the girls in our targeted locations are unable to pay and participate in the program. If you are interested in providing a program scholarship, please r DONATE. Scholarship amounts are from $25 to $125. A donation of $250 sponsors one girl for one season. This amount goes toward providing trained coaches, the GOTR curriculum, snacks, t-shirts and registration fees needed to support the program.
GOTR Shop Help the Austin GOTR chapter raise money and get lots of great Girls on the Run apparel/merchandise online. View catalog.
Please select Austin Council 269 when ordering. 
www.GOTRaustin.org
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Congrats 5K Finishers!
 Congratulations to our girls who finished their season ending race at the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K. This family-friendly run was held May 14 and included runners, walkers, parents and kids. A GIANT THANKS to all the volunteers and running buddies who helped make this race a success. Not only did you help a girl's goal come true, but we couldn't have done it without you! Special thanks to High Five Events , Skeese Greets & Christina Harding for all your help!
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available over the summer to fit your schedule. We need help with everything from site preparation, event planning, administrative needs, etc. Contact KB for details
Board Member Applications
We are also accepting application for board members. Contact KB for details.
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Fall Season Starts in September Fall season is set to start the week of September 12th. The actual day of the week and time depends upon each location, so visit our website for complete details. The GOTR of Austin registration process begins with the school, so please contact the schools directly to register for our program. If any of the locations we have secured holds events to learn more about after school programs, we will be there to participate to answer any questions you may have about Girls on the Run. Coaches Training Coaches training will take place on August 6th. If you are interested in coaching contact us today so we can fill you in on the details. Whether you are male or female, a walker or a runner, helping the girls reach their goals is an experience to remember.
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Running Girl: The Diary of Ebonne Rose [Hardcover]
 The narrator is 11-year-old Ebonee Rose. In her kente-cloth-covered diary. She records her preparations for the All-City Track Meet and her respect for female runners who have broken color barriers, gender-based stereotypes, and speed records.
Themes of competition, determination, and friendship from the girl's life weave in and out of the historical facts, documentary photos, poetry, and quotations she notes for inspiration.
This is a good book for a young girl to read while getting ready for an upcoming race or event. It exposes all of the thrill, self doubt, fear and other emotions that a young athlete might feel as a race day approaches. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Amazon Link.
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About Girls on the Run - Austin
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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.
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Run for the girls and for YOU!
 "Three years ago, I wouldn't have considered myself a runner. Three weeks ago,I ran the Chicago Marathon. It was one of the most memorable days of my life, and a journey I will never forget. To be able to run 26.2 miles confidently, all while supporting a charity I'm proud to be a part of, is something I will cherish forever."
-Emily, SoleMate
Joining SoleMates is a great way for you to make a difference for local Girls on the RunŽ (GOTR) chapter. You can walk, run or bike in any event of your choice, as an individual or a team, and raise funds for our organization. With your support, the message of health and wellness that Girls on the Run brings will continue to spread and grow.
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