Ever wondered what it takes to bring a 5K to life? 🏃♂️ Let us take you behind the scenes of a day in the life of a 5K director! It starts with early mornings and endless to-do lists weeks beforehand. From coordinating with vendors to mapping out the course, every detail matters. On race day, it's all about keeping the energy high and ensuring everything runs smoothly. But the best part? Seeing the joy on the girls' faces as they cross that finish line. It's a labor of love, but worth every moment. Here's to making dreams a reality, one race at a time! 🌟 #5KDirectorLife #BehindTheScenes #MakingItHappen #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
Girls on the Run Mid State PA
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Enola, Pennsylvania 390 followers
Girls on the Run (GOTR) inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.
About us
Girls on the Run is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. We envision a world where every girl is free to activate her limitless potential and boldly pursue her dreams. We provide afterschool programs each fall, spring and summer. Our evidence based curricula support the social, emotional, mental and physical health of girls in 3rd through 8th grade - a critical stage in their development. GOTR provides evidence-based, positive youth development programs in schools and community based sites. Lessons are facilitated by trained volunteer coaches and focus on social emotional learning (SEL). Girls learn and practice the skills they need to build positive relationships, succeed in school, connect with the community and navigate their lives with confidence. We transform girls' lives by helping them set high, yet realistic goals, providing a safe, brave and supportive space, where they can share their thoughts and feelings, and engaging them in dynamic discussions on age appropriate topics. Running games and physical activity are creatively integrated and help girls establish healthy habits for a lifetime. The program is offered at schools and community sites throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, Adams and Franklin Counties. Each 10-week session held every spring and fall, culminates with a 5K running event which brings together all participating families across the region in a fun celebration of our girls and all they have accomplished. Camp GOTR is a weeklong summer camp- with both half and full day options, including lunch and daily, career-focused field trips.
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https://www.gotrmidstatepa.org/
External link for Girls on the Run Mid State PA
- Industry
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Enola, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Youth, Social Emotional Learning, Positive Youth Development, Physical Activity, Running, and Girls Emotional Wellness
Locations
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Primary
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123 N Enola Drive
Suite 1A
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025, US
Employees at Girls on the Run Mid State PA
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Marte Engle
Actor at Hershey Area Playhouse
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Colleen Park
Program Coordinator at Girls on the Run Mid State PA
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Lindsay Peiffer
Corporate & Community Relations Manager, Non-Profit Organization at Girls on the Run Mid-State PA
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Sarah Fahrney
Program Director at Girls on the Run Mid State PA
Updates
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2024 Lewisburg 5K ✅✨ Last weekend was more than just a run—it was a journey of determination and perseverance. From the starting line to the final stretch, each step was fueled by passion and commitment. Shoutout to all our girls who joined in, pushed their limits, and crossed that finish line with pride. Your dedication inspires us all to keep chasing our goals, one stride at a time. Here’s to the next race and the limitless potential ahead! 🌟 #5KRecap #RunWithPurpose #FinishStrong #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
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Bring your shiniest, juiciest apple to school today because it’s #NationalTeacherDay! Today, let’s celebrate the tireless dedication of teachers and the lifelong impact they have on their students every day of the year. Thank you, educators, administrators, and aides, for being guiding lights and inspiring students to be and become their best selves. We appreciate you all! What teacher transformed your life? Share in the comments! ✂️✏️🚌🍎
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May marks Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being. 🌟At GOTR, we take this very seriously. Remember, it's okay to not be okay, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Let's break the stigma and prioritize self-care, kindness, and understanding. Together, we can create a world where mental health is treated with the same compassion as physical health. 💙 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
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It's National Fitness Day! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, taking care of your body is key. One often overlooked aspect? Stretching! 🤸♀️ Before they hit that 5K course, our girls make sure to spend some time warming up those muscles. Not only does stretching help prevent injuries, but it also improves flexibility and performance. So, take a few extra minutes today to stretch it out! 💪 #NationalFitnessDay #StretchBefore5K #HealthyBodyHealthyMind #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
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Caught on Camera 📸 So many bright, smiling faces at our 2024 Limitless Potential Breakfast! We loved hearing all of the feedback, "This is my favorite event of the year!", "It's such a wonderful way to start my day!", "It always leaves me feeling inspired!" Thanks to everyone who joined us-from sponsors to volunteers to coaches to some of our girls! #GOTR #girlsontherun
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We were recently awarded funds to grow Girls on the Run at Warrior Run Elementary School from The Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania! Thank you to Betty Gilmour for visiting the team to learn more about our programs and to FCFP for supporting the next generation of strong, confident girls! #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
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Our first 5K of the season is in the books! South Central PA girls, you are STARS 🌟 Thank you to all of the sponsors, coaches, volunteers and families who joined us and made it such a successful day! @yorkcollegepa were wonderful hosts and truly made it all possible! We are #BETTERTOGETHER 💖⭐️💪🎉🏃♀️
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We are so excited to cheer on our girls at the upcoming 5K Celebrations! 🎉 🌟 South Central PA: April 28th at York College of PA 🌟 Central PA: May 4 at YMCA of Lewisburg 🌟 Captial Area: May 11th at HACC Harrisburg Stop by and see the magic as 1,613 girls participate in the next few weeks! #BETTERTOGETHER #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community
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At the Limitless Potential Breakfast, we surprised a very special coach who has made an INCREDIBLE impact! Melissa Ark has touched the lives of 400 GOTR girls over 25 seasons!!!! She has been a remarkable SoleMate raising money for GOTR girls. As #NationalVolunteerWeek comes to an end, we wanted to make sure we recognized Melissa for being an outstanding volunteer! 🌟 400 GOTR GIRLS 🌟25 Seasons 🌟13 Years 🌟5 Summer Camps 🌟1 Incredible Superhero #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTR #Nonprofit #Donate #GiveBack #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Fundraising #Giving #DoGood #SocialGood #MakeaDifference
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