Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
Girls on the Run
GiveBIG!
Apr 24th
On Wednesday, May 2nd, The Seattle Foundation is hosting the GiveBIG Campaign, which is a community-wide event for online giving to local nonprofits.
Your gift to Girls on the Run on May 2nd will get BIGGER through GiveBIG!
What is GiveBIG?
- GiveBIG is one day only (Wednesday, May 2nd)
- Donate to Girls on the Run through the Seattle Foundation website anytime between midnight and midnight on May 2nd.
- The Seattle Foundation is raising thousands of dollars to give to local-area nonprofits on this day. The more money we raise on this day, the more money we receive from the Seattle Foundation GiveBIG stretch pool!
- During the day, you could be chosen at random to have your charity of choice—and we hope that’s Girls on the Run of Puget Sound—receive an additional $1,000 from GiveBIG’s sponsors. The selected donor will also be eligible to win a Starbucks gift card worth $100!
Why should you GiveBIG to Girls on the Run?
- Our program helps 3rd through 5th grade girls develop confidence and embrace their individuality.
- Together with their volunteer coaches and running buddies, hundreds of girls will cross the finish line of their first 5K, feeling healthy, strong and confident.
- Girls learn to recognize their power and responsibility to be intentional in their decision-making through our fun, experience-based curriculum.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 on May 2nd and we can do that with YOUR help! Mark your calendar now to GiveBIG on May 2nd!
Top 10 Reasons to be a Running Buddy
Apr 12th
A Running Buddy shares her “top 10 reasons” to be a volunteer Running Buddy…
- You’ll have the opportunity to share funny stories, jokes, and laugh while running/skipping/walking with your buddy, something that is unique to the Girls on the Run 5K!
- The girls are such an inspiration and their positive energy is infectious!
- To enjoy the fresh air and exercise in the spirit of celebrating your buddy!
- Share a girl’s HUGE smile, excitement and exhilaration as she crosses the finish line and receives her #1 medal, just as all the girls receive a #1 medal!
- Cheer for your girl along the way and give her the confidence to keep going… and then celebrate personal victory at the finish line.
- Enjoy the camaraderie and excitement with the other girls and their running buddies as we all share a fun and energy-filled day!
- Warm your heart by giving your girl your time and passion and seeing the smile in their hearts and their eyes.
- Make a monumental positive impact on the life of a girl as they celebrate such a huge accomplishment.
- Have more fun than you can imagine and learn about yourself in the process!
- Being a Running Buddy will positively affect your life in the best way. The girls are AMAZING.
Late registration is open until Sunday, April 15th! There are still positions open! Sign up and share with friends: http://conta.cc/HBjxOW
Running Buddy registration extended one week!
Apr 9th
Running Buddy registration will be open for one more week with limited sites available. There are still Running Buddy positions open in Seatac, Highland Park, North Ballard, Granite Falls, Northgate, Redmond, Des Moines and Shoreline!
Late registration will close on Sunday, April 15th. Register here: http://conta.cc/HBjxOX
Tickets now on sale for The No Sweat Event!
Mar 2nd
In case you haven’t already heard, the No Sweat Event (No Run/All Fun Auction) is the annual fundraiser and celebration for Girls on the Run of Puget Sound. This year’s event is shaping up to look like an amazing evening!
Save the Date! Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club!
We have lots of fabulous and unique items to bid on in our Silent and Live Auction, including a First Pitch Throw at a Mariners Game, Disneyland tickets, summer cruise, sailing and rafting packages, massage and spa treatments, deluxe hotel stays, gourmet restaurant and wine packages, theatre tickets, dance lessons, etc!
Featuring:
*Passed hors d’oeuvres
*Complimentary wine, beer, and other beverages
*Emcee and Auctioneer, Tom Hutyler, voice of the Seattle Mariners
*A silent and live auction with an array of auction items to please your mind, soul, spirit & body.
*And an opportunity to support Girls on the Run and empower girls to get running start in life!
Tickets
Superhero ticket: $75 ; At the door: $85
Includes two raffle tickets, a goody bag, everything included in the regular ticket, as well as sponsoring a girl’s race registration for the Spring 5K.
Regular Ticket: $40; At the door: $50
Includes admission to the Auction, passed appetizers, beverages, and an opportunity to bid on excellent live and silent items.
Buy your tickets online today!
Save the date: March 13th is our Annual Fundraising Dinner at St. Cloud’s!
Feb 23rd
Come join us on Tuesday, March 13th for a friend and fundraiser at St. Cloud’s!
If you have attended in the past, you know how much fun it is to see former GOTR friends again and meet new ones and their families. A huge thanks to St. Cloud’s, as this is the fourth annual fundraiser they have designated for our organization.Bring family and friends that you would like to introduce to GOTR, come enjoy the amazing food and drink (kids menu available!) and celebrate the success of the GOTR program. It’s recommended that you make reservations ahead of time and we hope that you might consider coming early (5:00 pm) to dine or later (7:00pm), as it’s more difficult to get seated from 6:00-7:30pm.
For reservations, call 206-726-1522 or go to http://www.stclouds.com. Hope to see you there!
Running Buddy registration is open!
Feb 23rd
| We can’t believe it’s already that time of year, but Running Buddy registration is now open for the Spring Season!Share a girl’s exhilaration and excitement as she crosses the finish line of her first 5K. One of her favorite parts of the 5K day is having her very own Running Buddy by her side. The goal of Girls on the Run is for the girls to do their best and HAVE FUN! Girls are not encouraged to race competitively, but are encouraged to reach their own goals. For most girls, that’s making it to the finish line- whether it is by walking, running or skipping.
As a Running Buddy, you will be paired up with a GOTR girl during two 5K experiences: on-site at the Practice 5K on April 30th (Monday) or May 1st (Tuesday) and at the Girls on the Run 5K on May 19th (Saturday) in Seward Park. That means keeping pace with the girl, ensuring her safety, and cheering her on! We have over 400 girls who will cross the finish line this season and we need your help to make this happen! If you are a fun-loving, patient and supportive female with the ability to run or power-walk a 5K, consider being a Running Buddy this season. We encourage males to be Running Buddies only if they already know their girl- for example, parent, guardian, brother, cousin, teacher or principal. It will be an unforgettable experience for you and your Girl Buddy as you cross the finish line hand-in-hand at the GOTR 5K on May 19th!
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Top 10 Reasons to be a Girls on the Run Coach
Jan 24th
There are 10 days left to sign up to be a coach for the spring season! Learn more here (http://girlsrun.org/get-involved/coach/) or sign up directly online: http://bit.ly/wGvQU6.
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to find out the top 10 reasons to be a coach! The countdown begins today…
Fall 2011 5K photos are now up!
Dec 9th
Check out some of our photos from this season’s 5K: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gotrps/
What a wonderful season!
Dec 8th
If you made it to our 5K run and graduation event on Saturday, you probably noticed from the energy that there was a lot to celebrate from the 10-week season! Thank you so much to all of our dedicated coaches, amazing Running Buddies, day-of-event volunteers, 5K committee members, sponsors, vendors, course cheerleaders, supporters – and of course, the GOTR girls!
More than 350 girls boldly crossed the finish line on Saturday, brimming with smiles and self-confidence. We are so very thankful for everyone in the GOTRPS community!
GOTR 5K online late registration now open!
Nov 28th
Visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211427 to register for GOTRPS’ graduation race and event online!
