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Archive for June 2010

Parent comments

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

My daughter is more self-confident because of her participation in Girls on the Run®  strongly agree – my daughter came out and made friends The elements of the program I think are the most valuable are:  giving self-confidence

Parent comments, Spring 2010

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

Girls on the Run® has been a valuable experience for my daughter  strongly agree – she has been more interested in running and being active The end of season 5K fun run was a positive experience  strongly agree – it was a lot of fun and the event gave a chance for a bonding experience [...]

Parent comments, Spring 2010

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

Girls on the Run was a good program for my daughter, she enjoyed herself through the program. The elements of the program that I think are the most valuable are:  building self-confidence and having good self-esteem I would like to see the following change(s):  none, the program was good

GOTR participant comment

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

What is one thing that you learned from Girls on the Run®?  - that we can run together What is one thing that you like about yourself?  - that I can run What did you not like about Girls on the Run®?  - I do not like running What did you like most about Girls [...]

Comments from a Spring 2010 participant

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

What is the one thing that you learned from Girls on the Run®?  - run at your own paste What is one thing that you like about yourself?  - that I am active What did you not like about Girls on the Run®? – I really liked everything on girls on the run What did [...]

Comments from a Spring 2010 participant

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 28, 2010

What is one thing that you learned from Girls on the Run®?   – to be nice to others. What is one thing that you like about yourself?  - that I’m smart What did you like most about Girls on the Run®?  - to not be mean

Do you need to have a track to run a program?

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 20, 2010

No, you do not need a track. Majority of our sites run the perimeter around the field area. As long as the area is safe for the girls and the coaches can see the girls at all times it is good.

Community Service Ideas

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 20, 2010

First have the girls decide what group/community they would like to help, i.e. retirement home, troops overseas, school, children in a hospital, animal shelter, etc. Then they need to brainstorm on how to help this community, i.e. shelve books in the library at the end of the day, plant flowers, make cards, donate gently used [...]

June 4, 2010

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 20, 2010

Word Up! Hollywood always wanted me to be pretty, but I fought for realism.  - Bette Davis A fabulous  friend of mine, Tom Lane, shared this video with me and rather than our typical Word Up, I’d like to share it with you.  Whatever you think or feel about the content of this poem, you will [...]

Kellogg’s Youth Achievement Award – VOTE FOR LAUREN!

Posted by: gotrmc on: June 20, 2010

Don’t forget to vote each day for Lauren, our Kellogg’s Youth Achievement Award finalist from GOTR of SE Michigan. Lauren has slipped behind Roger in the polls and she needs your support!  Visit www.frostedflakes.com to cast your vote.


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