On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens. But good news – there is a silver lining here and it comes in the form of Girls on the Run. We know that learning healthy habits, empathizing with peers and deepening confidence has never been more important. #GOTR offers girls the perspective, courage and skills they need to be leaders no matter where they are in live. Get your girl involved! Check out the full list and see if your school or community is on it! There’s still time to sign up your team and be part of this life-changing journey. Sign up today - Deadline January 7th: https://lnkd.in/gZQQWufZ #girlsontherun #girlsontherunissomuchfun #girlempowermentprogram #socialemotionallearning #afterschoolprogram #ScreenTime
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Glendale, Wisconsin 687 followers
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy & confident using a fun curriculum which creatively integrates running
About us
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development (PYD) program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program’s intentional curriculum places an emphasis on developing competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution in young girls through lessons that incorporate running and other physical activities. The life skills curriculum is delivered by caring and competent coaches who are trained to teach lessons as intended. Established in 2007, Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 200+ locations across the United States and has served over 1.5 million girls throughout its twenty-one year history. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin serves over 2,200 girls annually in grades 3-8 spanning seven counties including, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha & Walworth. Program goals of life skills learning and social, psychological, and physical development are achieved through the efforts of trained volunteer coaches each year. Girls on the Run hosts two 5K events per year, the culminating goal of the 10-week curriculum. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin has served over 10,000 young girls and their families over its 16-year history.
- Website
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http://www.girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org
External link for Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin
- Industry
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Glendale, Wisconsin
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- youth development, health, wellness, education, 5K events, fitness, running, after school programming, programming for girls, self-esteem building, volunteer, and support
Locations
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Primary
5775 N Glen Park Rd
STE. 203
Glendale, Wisconsin 53209, US
Employees at Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin
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Angela Cooper
Strategic Leader | Marketing Guru | Builder of Team Culture | Brand Awareness | Developing Career Connections
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Kristina Olkowski-Sayas
President at KEO Consulting Group
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Kristina Glocke
Fitness Coach at Orangetheory Fitness
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Rebecca Beverstein Wanek
Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin
Updates
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Cheers to a fresh start in 2025! Join us in letting go of anything that no longer ignites your spark, embracing new beginnings, and setting inspiring goals. Here’s to a year of growth, joy, and endless possibilities. Let's make it our best one yet! #HappyNewYear #NewYear2025 #2025 #Holiday #GirlsOnTheRun
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As 2024 winds down, we’re so grateful for your support. 💜 Together, let’s make 2025 even brighter for girls everywhere! We believe every girl deserves the chance to bring her dreams to life—whether it’s leading in the Oval Office, exploring space, teaching future generations, or creating her own path. 🌟 Boost Confidence 🌟 Foster Ambition 🌟 Create Lasting Impact Your gift makes it all possible. Let’s build bright futures and ensure girls grow into empowered women ready to change the world - together! 💖 Donate today and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gyYEq2UU 💕
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🌸 The Spring 2025 season is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce our Girls on the Run sites (so far)!🏃♀️✨ Check out the full list and see if your school or community is on it! There’s still time to sign up your team and be part of this life-changing journey. 💪💖 Let’s inspire confidence, friendship, and fun this season! 📅 Don’t wait—sign up now at https://lnkd.in/gD3D7MTq 💻 #GirlsOnTheRun #Spring2025 #EmpowerHer #SignUpToday”
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🎉 THANK YOU to the Milwaukee Admirals for an unforgettable Princess Night! 🏒✨ We were honored to partner with you for such a magical evening. A huge congratulations to Betsy Radue, our incredible GOTR Board Chair, for being recognized as a Hometown Hero! 👏💖 It was amazing to see so many GOTR coaches, participants, and their families stopping by our table and showing their support. 🙌💫 A special shoutout to our Junior Board for stepping up and helping at the table—you’re all rock stars! 🌟 We love partnering with organizations like the Admirals that help empower girls and celebrate our community. 💕 Let’s go, Ads! 🖤💛 #GirlsOnTheRun #HometownHero #PrincessNight #MilwaukeeAdmirals #JuniorBoardRocks #Teamwork 📸 Include photos of Betsy, the table setup, GOTR participants, and Junior Board in action!
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🌟 Join Us as a Sponsor for the Girls on the Run Sneaker Soiree! 🌟 Be part of an unforgettable evening of empowerment, celebration, and impact at the Sneaker Soiree, our largest fundraiser of the year! 🎉✨ This year, we’re aiming high with a fundraising goal of over $200,000 to ensure we can inspire more girls in Southeastern Wisconsin to unlock their limitless potential through our life-changing programs. 👟 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 📍 Location: Pfister Hotel 🎭 Theme: Mardi Gras Magic 🎭 ✨ Ways to Get Involved: 💖 Become a Sponsor – Enjoy recognition and marketing exposure while making a meaningful impact. 🎁 Donate an Auction Item – Help us create an exciting auction lineup to fuel our mission. Your support makes it all possible! 💬 Comment below, message us, or visit https://lnkd.in/gnKkr2pe to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item. Together, we can reach our goal and empower the next generation of strong, confident leaders! 💪✨ #GirlsOnTheRun #SneakerSoiree #MardiGrasMagic #SponsorForGood #DonateForGood #EmpoweringGirls #FundraisingGoals
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🌟 95% of Girls on the Run participants felt more confident. 🌟 💞 97% of Girls on the Run participants felt like they belonged. 💞 These aren’t just numbers—they represent the powerful sense of community, confidence, and self-worth that our program fosters in every girl. But we can’t do this without you. When you support Girls on the Run, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in a girl’s journey to becoming a confident, empowered woman. 🙌 ✨ Your generosity changes lives. Will you help us continue to inspire, empower, and uplift the next generation? 💡 Coach Ashley shares: “Watching the way the girls laughed together, encouraged each other, lifted each other up, and pushed forward was the most invaluable experience I could have asked for!” Donate today and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gyYEq2UU 💕
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Empowering young voices to inspire a love for reading! 📚✨ Our amazing Girls on the Run team at E.W. Luther partnered with the South Milwaukee Library to record read-alouds for the community. Their project was even featured on the Girls on the Run International blog! These girls are making a difference, one story at a time. 💖 #GirlPower #CommunityImpact #GirlsOnTheRun #InspireThroughReading https://lnkd.in/gkZ4KU4V
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Come cheer on the Milwaukee Admirals and celebrate a Girls on the Run Hometown Hero! Wear your GOTR t-shirt, stop by our table to grab a sticker, and snap a photo with your favorite princess! Proudly supported by Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin - let’s make it a night to remember! Get your discounted tickets here! https://lnkd.in/g2RYGntP
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🌟 Huge THANK YOU to Bader Philanthropies for their incredible generosity and support! 🌟 Their $20,000 grant will help us bring the Girls on the Run program to even more girls throughout Milwaukee County, empowering them with confidence, connection, and life skills. 💖👟 With your support, we’re making a difference in the lives of so many girls and their families. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to dream big and shine bright! 🌟 #ThankYou #Gratitude #GirlsOnTheRun #Empowerment #Milwaukee #LifeChangingPrograms Bader Philanthropies, Inc.