I have been coaching a Girls on the Run team in the Triangle for five seasons. Even though I have been reassigned to teach at a different school in my district, I felt so strongly about the program, that I offered to coach again this year. The response from my team has been tremendous. We've doubled the size of our team, and the girls benefit so much! I've gotten a great deal of positive feedback from parents and the girls themselves about how the program has benefitted them. They feel more confident, feel part of a team, are empowered, and have such a sense of accomplishment between the running and the completion of our community service project. Coaching is one of my favorite roles and I can't begin to describe how much the experience has impacted me.

This organization is committed to its mission of helping girls discover their limitless potential. The program is rich and often life-changing for girls. Both of my daughters participated in Girls of the Run and loved it. I've said many times that I wish the program had been around when I was young.

Girls on the Run is a great organization helping young girls love to run and build their self-esteem! I wish I had been able to participate in Girls on the Run as a child!

This organization not only serves an important function -- inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident -- but it is an extremely well-run organization. The staff, the volunteers and the board members are wholly committed to the mission and to ensuring that each girl has a life-changing positive experience, from the coaching sessions to the 5K. I am proud to serve such an amazing organization, and only wish they had GOTR when I was in grade school!

GOTR is an amazing nonprofit that benefits girls in 3rd-5th grades. It empowers the girls and gives them the tools to deal with a range of issues that will benefit them their whole lives. I have had a niece in the program and my little girl can't wait to become old enough--I would recommend this to anyone.

Girls On The Run is, quite possibly, the most underrated small non-profit in the Triangle. Their life skills and running programs offer powerful lessons to 3rd through 8th grade girls. My only wish is that their programs could be available to each and every girl in the triangle region.

What an amazing organization! My daughter has run three GOTR 5K's and has grown so much in confidence, even though she's not even old enough to participate in the program itself yet. There is nothing like being surrounded by a diverse sea of slightly older girls showing their strength, confidence and community! I am serving my second year on the board of this organization and can attest to their commitment to serving as many girls as possible and helping thousands of girls in our area reach their potential. I feel so lucky to be part of this organization.

GOTR is so much more than a running program, and its positive impact extends to coaches, volunteers, parents and the community. As a GOTR of the Triangle coach, I had the opportunity to see first-hand how accomplishment and camaraderie impacts the confidence and spirit of girls and truly does empower them to be themselves. The positivity is contagious. The insecurities and anxieties that can start to set in for girls at this age can be powerful. Addressing everything from bullying to unrealistic media images to the importance of service and community, GOTR reaches girls at a critical time in development and gives them the confidence and tools to live a happy and healthy lifestyle, both physically and emotionally.

As a mom of a former Girl on the Run, I know first hand the important impact this program has on our girls. My daughter didn't complete the program with a passion for running; however, she learned about her competitive nature, that big projects are best tackled in small pieces, and that it's actually OK to be friends with girls in a lower grade. I don't know why parents and loved ones wouldn't do everything possible to get their daughter in the program and give her the tools and confidence to unleash the limitless potential within her. Especially since they give scholarship assistance to make sure that all girls have access to this life-changing program!

Girls on the run gives young girls the tools they will need to tackle life's challenges. It instills a belief that they are strong, confident,and capable and can make a difference in the world!

GOTR is an amazing program! Through it, I have been able to coach so many girls and have really seen GOTR's positive influence play out in their lives.

GOTR is an amazing nonprofit that benefits girls in 3rd-5th grades. It empowers the girls and gives them the tools to deal with a range of issues that will benefit them their whole lives. I have had daughters in the program for 8 seasons now and would recommend this to anyone.

Although I do not have a daughter, I have found that the leadership of the Girls on the Run Triangle has been intentional about it's goal in building the confidence, character, and the strength of girls and young women. With the significant growth of the program, the outreach to many many schools and girls has been incredible. As well, this particular chapter has been committed to fundraising for scholarships for students who might not otherwise afford this growth program. Finally, the leadership continues to think beyond the box in its new middle school program and Carrieon scholarship. I do feel that the organization takes its responsibility of stewardship seriously.

I have been involved with Girls on the Run as a participant, volunteer, intern and, in 1 week, a coach. My experience with GOTR has been transformative - whenever I come into work or to volunteer I am filled with the GOTR positive spirit! It is a pleasure to volunteer and work for such an uplifting and transformative organization and to know that your actions are having a lasting, positive impact on young girls in the Triangle. GOTR is a wonderful organization to get involved with, whether that is through participating in the programs, volunteering or coaching!

I have been volunteering with GOTR of the Triangle for many years, and I continue to do so because I believe (so passionately) in the organization's mission and values. GOTR of the Triangle is changing lives, changing mindsets and changing our community – all for the better.

Girls on the Run is SO MUCH FUN!

My daughters participated and I coached. An absolutely wonderful experience for all of us. One of my girls does not even enjoy running but wants to sign up again. The values we embrace at home are reinforced through the program including strategies and scripts for handling difficult conversations and situations. Highly recommend!

My ten year old is getting ready to start her THIRD season with Girls on the Run. She participated once as a third grader, once as a fourth grader, and now she is participating as a fifth grader. She was insistent that we sign up again this fall, no matter how busy she was with other extra-curricular activities. She enjoys the build up to running a 5K, but better yet, she has really soaked up the valuable lessons taught through the program. The other day, she reminded me that it is not what you look like on the outside, but what you are on the inside that counts. I asked her where she learned that, and she responded, "Girls on the Run, of course." I am constantly amazed at the maturity she shows when faced with the usual social rigors of late elementary school, and I feel quite confident that the lessons learned at Girls on the Run influence and really drive her thoughts and decisions. Girls on the Run has been a blessing for her, and I highly recommend it to any young girl, no matter how seemingly confident she is. The program really reinforces the positive thoughts and behaviors that we want for our young girls so that they can grow into confident and happy young ladies!