Girls on the Run St. Louis

April 2014


Contents of this Newsletter include: Girls on the Run 5k 4 Ways to get Involved NOW Honoring Molly Barker Site Application Deadline Support Our Mission Smoothie Contest Volunteer Opportunities! Our Sponsors	Upcoming Events April 16 at 5:00 p.m. - Race bag Stuffing (Volunteers Needed!) May 7 - A 5k specific newsletter will be sent to all followers. May 10 - Girls on the Run 5k!

Empowering Girls for a Lifetime
of Healthy Living

Mark your calendar for a 5k you won't want to miss! The

Girls on the Run St. Louis 5k

will be held downtown on

Saturday, May 10, 2014!

Join the 5,000+ 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 5k 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 - 7:45 a.m.

5k Run - 8:00 a.m.

$25 through May 2 ($15 for children under 12)

$30 May 3-9 ($20 for children under 12)

$35 May 10 ($25 for children under 12)

Please note: girls who are registered for the program are already registered for the 5k.

4 Ways to Get Involved

1.Volunteer

Help us make a difference in your community.

2. Start a Site

We are now accepting new site applications for the fall 2014 season.

3. Register for the GOTR-STL 5k

4. Make a Donation Today!

Empowering girls for a lifetime of healthy living.

Honoring Girls on the Run Founder

At the 2014 Girls on the Run Summit in San Antonio, a special tribute was given to GOTR International founder, Molly Barker. Molly announced in January 2013 that she was retiring from GOTRI to be more present for her two children and to pursue other endeavors. To honor Molly, special stories, memories and well wishes were shared by those who have been involved with GOTR from its beginnings; Danielle Plunkett of GOTR Southeastern Michigan, Rita DeBate, Ph.D. of GOTR Greater Tampa Bay, Sandy Barry-Loken of GOTR Kalamazoo and Elizabeth Kunz of GOTRI. Molly looks forward to continuing to connect with councils and sharing the power of GOTR through speaking engagements. Here's a photo of Molly from a recent visit with GOTR-STL in December. At that visit, she was able to connect with GOTR girls at Jackson Park Elementary...you can see how Molly shines when she's surrounded by and connected with the girls! Molly's impact and presence continues through the amazing work of GOTR volunteers and supporters! Molly, a HUGE thank you for bringing this life-changing program to girls and their communities!


New Site Application Deadline Deadline for New Site Applications is May 1. In order to manage the fantastic growth our organization has been experiencing, we are already planning for the fall 2014 season. Click here to learn more about starting a Girls on the Run or Girls on Track team at your school.	New Staff With continued growth in our program across 19 counties in Missouri and Illinois, GOTR-STL is excited to announce an addition to the staff. Meet our new Program Coordinator, Bailey Eversole!	Support our Mission Give a girl the start she needs to begin her Girls on the Run journey and the support she needs to cross the finish line - make a tax deductible gift today!

Tune in to a Girls on the Run St. Louis Interview on Y98 and Fresh 102.5!
Paul Cook interviewed GOTR-STL program director, Renee Parks and long-time volunteer coach, SoleMate and parent of GOTR alum, Cyndi Witt.
The interview will be on...

St. Louis Voices

which will air on

Sunday, April 20th
at the follow times:

6:00 a.m. on Fresh 102.5
6:30 a.m. on Y98

GOTR-STL PSAs (public service announcements) started this week, on both Y98 and Fresh 102.5 -- these are short, 30-second PSAs. Thanks for tuning in!


Smoothie Contest Grab your blender, the smoothie contest is back! The St. Louis District Dairy Council is calling all GOTR teams to create a tasty healthy smoothie with dairy. One Grand Prize winner will appear LIVE on a St. Louis television show in May. Plus, the winning recipe will be featured at the Girls on the Run 5k on May 10. One Runner-Up will receive a prize pack valued at $25. All coaches who submit recipes on behalf of their team are eligible to win a $50 gift card for their end-of-season celebration. The deadline for entries is May 2, 2014. For complete contest rules, visit GOTR Recipe Contest.	Volunteer Opportunities We need more than 300 volunteers to ensure we have a fun and safe 5k. Please be a part of our celebration on Saturday, May 10 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 marshal, to host a cheer station and more! View a complete listing of individual and group volunteer opportunities for the 5k! Email volunteer@girlsontherunstlouis.org with questions.	Volunteer Spotlight At the heart of GOTR-STL are amazing volunteers whose commitment and passion change the lives of thousands of girls throughout the St. Louis region each year. Meet our superstar volunteer, Sarah Roberts! Any favorite memories or stories you'd like to share with us, Sarah? The friendships I have made while volunteering have not only helped with my own self-esteem, but made me feel valued for making a positive difference. Read more here.

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