Girls on the Run of Bexar County

Served 591 girls at 46 sites in Bexar, Kendall, Comal counties. Sites included YMCA's, public schools, parks. The program was offered in Spring and Fall, facilitated by trained/certified GOTRBC volunteer coaches. 175 coaches donated 45 hours each to facilitate 20 lessons over 10 weeks. Girls met twice a week for 1.5 hours. Last fiscal year 54% of the girls received full or partial scholarships for the $150.00 per girl fee. Coaches use an intentional curriculum that integrates running and teaches life skills/strategies. Each season ends with a 5K supported by 507 volunteers. Post season surveys report 100% girls gain self confidence and 92% of girls used learned life skills in other areas of their lives.

GOTRBC participated in a 5K running event at the end of Fall 2022 season and organized a 5K running event at the end of the Spring 2023 season for the girls. In May 2023, 333 girls, 99 coaches, and 600+ family members, and 214 race-day vounteers celebrated the girls in a season ending 5K. The running events are a culmination of each season's program. The goal is for the girls to complete a 5K in a positive, encouraging environment.