1. Girls On The Run Saginaw-Bay
Kara Wagner & Jennifer Derocher
Learn Dream Live Run

2. History Molly Barker 1996 Girls On The Run International
Corporate Sponsors
30,000+ volunteers
100,000+ girls

3. Mission
“We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.”

4. Vision
“We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.”

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Theoretical Basis Training for a 5K event Teach essential life skills
“Whole person concept”
Encourage independent thinking, problem solving and community building

8. Topics Covered Lack of Identity Lack of Connectedness
Feelings of Powerlessness

9. Structure of Curriculum
Getting on board
Warm Up
Processing
Work Out
Wrap Up

10. 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

11. Shoes
Partnership with Runners
Brooks, New Balance, etc.

12. 5K Race 3.1 miles Leaping Lizard Race – Bay City Running Buddy
T-Shirts
Pre-party
Face painting and hairspray

13. Banquet
G’s Pizzeria
Pictures
Individual Awards
A “special” night out

14. Fall 2012 GOTR
5K Reindeer Run (Saginaw, Michigan)