Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The curricula address all aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well being.
Our Development:
August 2009 – GOTR of Saginaw County filed their application
May 2010 – Our inaugural group of girls from Carrollton Elementary ran their first race, “Run for Poverty”
November 2010 – We added Frankenmuth in the fall and they ran during the Saginaw Pride holiday parade
April 2011 – Our third graduating class completed the Lions Club Leader dog for the blind 5K
Summer 2011 – We kicked off two summer programs at First Ward Community Center, 1410 N. 12th in Saginaw and the YMCA of Saginaw, 1915 Fordney in Saginaw. The summer sessions culminated with the Michigan CardioVascular Institute Run in September
Fall 2011 – We welcomed three additional schools: Freeland, Handley, Stone Elementary. 68 girls from five schools completed their program with the run at the beginning of the Saginaw Pride holiday parade in November
Spring 2012 – With the support of the Reyes Osuna Children’s Fund, we gained Jessie Rouse Elementary from the city of Saginaw! 86 girls from SIX schools will complete their program at the Covenant for Kids 5K run on April 29, 2012
For more information visit http://www.girlsontherun.org/ or contact the Underground Railroad of Saginaw http://www.undergroundrailroadinc.org/ to find out how you can help through various Sponsorship Opportunities, Volunteer, or help bring GOTR to your after school program.
Beth Kloesener is on the Advisory Committee for Girls on the Run of Saginaw County (GOTR).
