Girls on the Run of Puget Sound is a non-profit organization whose mission is to use the power of running to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. During the 10 week character building program girls (Age 8-11) are participating in lessons on subjects such as nutrition, cooperation with others, consequences of bullying and gossiping, individual values and choices, community service, along with training to run their first 5k.
Girls on the Run is a volunteer based organization. Their most immediate need at the moment is volunteers for Running Buddies, who can accompany, encourage and mentor these young girls and cheer them across the finish line of the 5K “graduation event.” It’s not a big time commitment, but it makes a big difference!
The participation of Group Health staff members would be so exciting for the girls, and I know that having the support of a sponsor would be such a positive experience for them. Please consider contributing to their sense of accomplishment by signing up volunteer!
Please visit www.girlsrun.org/runningbuddy/ for more information about this program, as well as the Girls on the Run organization. If you have questions or would like to sign up as a volunteer, please feel free to contact Chelsea Hodgson, Running Buddy Coordinator, at chelsea@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118. (Or you can contact Katie McCarthy, Group Health employee and Girls on the Run board member.)
This fall Group Health is sponsoring the Madrona School in SeaTac and giving any and every girl the chance find their voice and stand up for their values. There is a big need to find running buddies in south King County so any help would be great!
You can also participate in the Girls on the Run 5k Saturday, Dec. 4 at Seward Park. The theme is Super Heroes! Go here http://www.girlsrun.org/gotr5k.html to sign up and join the Group Health team “Group Health Super Heroes.” Contact Katie McCarthy about a fancy super hero cape and Group Health T-shirts.
