The Cause: Girls on the Run

Because of the positive impression that running has made in my life, I have chosen Girls on the Run as a benefactor for my participation in this race. Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Their curricula address all aspects of a girl’s development, her physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Team Tiara is the charity running leg of Girls on the Run (GOTR). GOTR is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. GOTR’s mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.