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Information to Apply for our 2025 Alumna Scholarship

Information to Apply for our 2024 Alumna Scholarship

A recent article in Women's Running highlights the importance of youth sports. Studies show that running at a young age improves resilience and social interactions, especially among at-risk youth. 

The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Public Health Service recently released a report about the vital connection between physical activity and mental health. In it, Dr. Murthy highlighted Girls on the Run as an example of a program for girls to learn life skills through engaging activities and lessons. I wanted you to have a copy.

Shoutout to Pike District for inviting us to their table this weekend and for donating $1 to Girls on the Run for every person that signs up for the Pike District newsletter (up to $200)!

The Young Professional Advisory Council is Turning 10 and looking for new members

As youth running options expand, pro runners offer tips on how to encourage children and teens in ways that make them more likely to love the sport.

By Jennie Coughlin
Dec. 10, 2022

Girls deserve access to programming that supports and inspires them to be the best version of themselves, whatever that looks like for them. The good news is there are many programs that exist to support girls as they develop, and Girls on the Run is privileged to be one of them. 

If you are an alumna that wants to come back to coach, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to info@girlsontherunofmoco.org