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Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher. Girls On The Run Saginaw-Bay. Learn Dream Live Run. History. Molly Barker 1996 Girls On The Run International Corporate Sponsors 30,000+ volunteers 100,000+ girls. Mission.
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Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher Girls On The RunSaginaw-Bay 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 GOTR 5K Reindeer Run (Saginaw, Michigan)