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About Us

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In the NEWS - On the Radio

What an honor to be interviewed for the Nonprofit Radio Show hosted by Cara Zimmerman and sponsored by the Beasley Broadcast Group and the Spirit of Giving Network.  Diane Evans and Kristen Skladd had the pleasure of telling our community about our programs, Ambassadors and SoleMates.  The show airs on WSBR 740 AM and WWNN 1470 AM.

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We’re an organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

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Our Story

Established in 2011, Girls on the Run Palm Beach hosts seasons at various locations throughout the county during the school year. Nearly 350 girls participate annually and around 1,000 runners attend our community 5ks. Since 2011, more than 250 volunteer coaches have served over 2,000 girls. Volunteer running buddies and 5k helpers, Board Members, Ambassadors, SoleMates and other volunteers, as well as our generous donors and sponsors, keep the programs… running!

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The Beginning

What started with thirteen girls in one school in 1996 has grown to over 2 million girls transformed nationwide and counting. With the help of over 100,000 volunteers, we empower more than 200,000 girls annually. The only program of its kind, we focus on the important connection between mind and body. Our research-based lessons and accessible physical activity instill confidence and nurture care and compassion in every girl. 

Core Values

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Recognize our power

Embrace our differences

Embrace our differences

and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making 

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Embrace our differences

Embrace our differences

Embrace our differences

 

and find strength in our connectedness 

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Express joy, optimisim

Embrace our differences

Express joy, optimisim

and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions 

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Nurture

Nurture

Nurture

our physical, emotional and spiritual health 

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Lead

Nurture

Nurture

 with an open heart and assume positive intent ​ 

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Stand up

Nurture

Stand up

 for ourselves and others 

Our People

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Our Staff

Diane Evans, Council Director

Avia Abdul, Program Specialist

Our Board

Jennifer Castricone, Chair

Paul Kludt, Treasurer

Ashley Gibb, Secretary
Maria Peters, Member 
Amanda Rivera, Member

Kristen Skladd, Member

Our Volunteers

At the heart of Girls on the Run are amazing volunteers whose commitment and passion impact the lives of girls each year. 

Our Local Sponsors and Partners

Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County

Prime Time Palm Beach County

4Girls Foundation

The Wendy Martinez Legacy Project

Networking to Help Children

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Eileen Fisher Company Store

The Palm Beach County School District

The Spirit of Giving Network

Ben Gamla Palm Beach

Florida Atlantic University Track Team

Palm Beach Atlanitc University Track Team

Lynn University Department of Education

Modernizing Medicine

Palm Beach Roadrunners

Changing Lives One Girl at a Time

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Girls on the Run is a wonderful place for a girl

to set aside her troubles and have a great time! My name is Lindsey, and ‘Girls On The Run,’ has helped me through a tough time in so many ways. In September, my mom was diagnosed with Breast cancer. So I heard first about the cancer one day after GOTR practice. I was so upset. But my coaches Maribel and Bonnie helped me through this tough time. Everyone in the girls on the run family was so supportive and helpful to me. My mom had surgery and is going through chemotherapy right now. But the doctor said her prognosis is excellent. ‘Girls On The Run’ has helped me in so many ways. If there is a girl that wants to make new friends, run, maybe escape from their troubles, or just have some fun, than you should try this fantastic organization out! - Lindsey 6th Grade GOT Participant 

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Girls on the Run has impacted me more

than other people know. When my grandpa died of cancer. It was tragic to me and I didn’t know how I would get through it. I expressed my feelings in poems written while locked away in my room. That fall, my mom signed me up for Girls on the Run and I met so many wonderful people, adults and girls my age, which caused positive change in me. I finally opened up and said what had happened to my grandpa and when I did, it felt as if a huge weight had lifted off my shoulders. I knew that those people, my new friends and coaches, were people that I could completely trust because of their offer to share the weight of my burden. Now, whenever I think about my grandpa, I think of Girls on the Run and how, because of them, I can smile and think of the good times I had with him, and not the days leading up to his passing.- Summer 8th Grade GOT Participant

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When I first met this young lady,

I found her to be a shy and reserved 5th grader. As the year progressed, I had the opportunity to see her perform on stage. To my surprise, this quiet young girl came alive. I never saw this side of her in the classroom or the hallways and especially not on the sports field. To me she seemed so talented on the inside, yet fragile on the outside. Wow, how times have changed for this young star. With the start of the new school year, I most often get to view her as a 6th grade student athlete. The sports season started with volleyball, and she seemed different. She had a confidence about her that I hadn’t seen in her everyday activities, but had a glimpse of previously while she was performing on stage. She came to volleyball practice every day ready to work hard, full of team spirit, and stepping up as a leader. Then came time to hand out the game schedule, and she politely came to her coaches and said "I’m sorry I can’t make Tuesday and Thursday games because I have made a commitment to my team “Girls on the Run" and we have practice on those days.” This is a coach’s dream for an athlete to understand the importance of “team” and “commitment”. This was also was the “a ha” moment for why she had become such a strong individual and seemed to truly believe in herself. She often spoke about her experience with “Girls on the Run” and told us why it was so awesome to her. I honestly believe “Girls on the Run” helped this star find her shine.- PBC 6th Grade School Teacher 

National Partners

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