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Review for Girls on the Run - DC, Washington, DC, USA
Girls on the Run empowers girls to recognize, celebrate and achieve their personal best. GOTR instills the confidence needed to meet one's goals, and promotes a positive, healthy image that is critical for the longerm physical and emotional well-being of young people, in particular girls. It also creates a strong sense of community; the idea that while each individual crosses the finish line, the victory is not theirs alone, but one in which all of one's peers and coaches played a significant role through ongoing and active encouragement and support. GOTR is a positive force in a world of complicated and daunting messages about beauty, fitting in and being cool. The lessons learned will last a lifetime.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I am a runner and feel strongly that being physically fit contributes a great deal to personal happiness and success. Knowing that you can run a 5K race empowers you to tackle any challenge with enthusiasm, a bit of patience and, importantly, hard work. It also reinforces the importance of friendships and teammates. While running is an individual activity, it takes a lot of encouragement and support to stick with it.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help it grow so that every young girl could have the opportunity to participate.
