educating

& preparing girls

for a lifetime

 of self-respect

& healthy living

Welcome to Kent County Girls on the Run

 

Our program promotes healthy living, self-esteem and strong values through exercise and mentoring. Girls in 3rd through 8th grade learn life skills and health education while training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event.

 

May 15, 2009

Help Us Raise Much Needed Programming Funds

Compete in a marathon, half-marathon or triathlon through the Sole Mates program. Visit www.girlsontherun.org for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec. 12, 2008

Now Accepting Donations Online!

Funds raised will help us deliver our program to nearly 1,000 girls this spring.
Please
donate today!

2008 marks the fifth year of Kent County Girls on the Run! In that time, we have grown from 370 girls to more than 750 this season. Our ultimate goal is to provide all our girls with:

 

¨ Self-esteem

¨ Strong values

¨ Health education

¨ Life skills development

¨ Mentoring relationships

¨ Physical training

 

 

We are currently working to grow our Web site to provide you with more information and inspiration! In the meantime, please contact us for more information:

 

Lori Burgess, Council Director

Phone: (616) 916-0384

E-mail: director@kcgotr.org