$170
Raised of $5,000
Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont is a physical activity-based positive youth development (PA-PYD) program designed to enhance girls’ social, emotional and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program’s intentional curriculum places an emphasis on developing competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution in young girls through lessons that incorporate running and blend physical activity with life skill development. Working together with competent coaches, the girls slowly build up to a 5K. If one girl slips behind in the run, the girls have learned going back and supporting her is more important than winning. This is a very vital time in a girl’s life, 3rd-8th grade. Funds from Beat the Heat will be used to support the girls in the program, making sure every girl has the opportunity and support of the community to grow. Supplies for curriculum, first aid, snacks, and gear for those in need are just a few things the funds will support.
