Girls on the Run-Chicago

?? Are You Ready for It? This Giving Tuesday, Support Chicagoland’s Future Female Leaders! ?? Our goal is $10,000 to help us reach more girls in under-resourced communities, and give them the opportunities they deserve. And here’s the fun part: If we reach our goal, our Executive Director, Jillian Eid, will take on a special dance challenge with Black Girls Dance??— a true test of confidence! ?? When you support Girls on the Run Chicago, you're not just donating — you’re helping young girls believe in themselves, build the skills they need to navigate adolescence, and unlock their limitless potential. Your contribution gives them the tools to lead with courage and confidence, making a lasting impact on their lives and their communities. ??? Join us in making a difference today. Every gift helps empower more girls to dream big and lead with heart. ?? Click Here to Give Today ?? https://lnkd.in/g9gF6_m5 #GivingTuesday #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTRC25 #GOTRChicago #GiveConfidence

?? Be the change, one stride at a time!? We have spots open on our Half Marathon and Marathon team! When you join Girls on the Run-Chicago as a SoleMate Charity Athlete, you’re not just racing—you’re helping girls build confidence and celebrate their superpowers. ??Sign up today and make a lasting impact! ????Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7ZpPaEi #SoleMate #HalfMarathon #Marathon #GirlsOnTheRunChicago

Huge shoutout to our amazing GOTRC Associate Board! This dedicated group of women gives their time, talents, and resources to our mission of supporting girls across Chicagoland. Not only do they contribute to our cause year-round, but they also roll up their sleeves as event staff for our large-scale 5K, making these events unforgettable for our girls. We appreciate our Associate Board and couldn’t do it without them! Get to know these incredible members here: https://lnkd.in/gxQTN5j4 #GOTRC #AssociateBoard #GirlPower #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTRC25

An important reminder!

Spotlight on GOTRC Associate Board Members! These dedicated leaders not only fundraise to support our mission and offer their professional expertise, they also play a key role at our spring 5K, where they serve as Event Staff. Each year, they lead the charge at volunteer stations to make the race extra special for the girls we serve. Curious to learn what motivates them and keeps them inspired? Click the link below to discover more about these amazing changemakers! ?? https://lnkd.in/gxQTN5j4 #GOTRC #EmpowerGirls #GOTRCAssociateBoard #LeadershipInAction #GOTRChicago #Spring5K #MakeAnImpact

Exciting News! 50 of our amazing Girls on the Run-Chicago participants from Fraizer Elementary, Dvorak Elementary, and Columbia Explorers Academy joined Chicago Run youth runners for an unforgettable day of world-class running instruction at the Bank of America Play It Forward Clinic! ??? Ahead of the Chicago Marathon, our girls learned from elite athletes, including Olympians Meb Keflezighi, Galen Rupp, Emily Sisson, and more! They gained valuable skills in pacing, stretching, endurance, and sportsmanship, while also being inspired to dream big. ?? We are so proud of our girls and grateful for this incredible opportunity to close the opportunity gap in youth sports! ?? Check out the segment on WGN! https://lnkd.in/gpjcmDhM #PlayItForward #GOTRC #EmpowerGirls #ChicagoMarathon #GirlsOnTheRun #YouthSports #ChicagoRun #ChicagoRunners

??Happy International Day of the Girl!?? Big or small, every girl's ideas, words, and perspective matter. And on International Day of the Girl, we emphasize the importance of nurturing girls’ self-confidence, embracing their individuality, and encouraging them to activate their limitless potential. Recent research showed that nine out of 10 feel under pressure to fit into specific roles or stereotypes. On this International Day of the Girl, let’s support girls everywhere to silence this negative self-talk and break these barriers so they can show their confidence that shines from within! Join us in celebrating by supporting a girl in your life today! Try these ideas and let us know how you participated by using the hashtag #GOTRCDayOfTheGirl2024 and tagging @gotrchicago on social media. ??Give an Energy Award to an important girl in your life. ??Post a photo of a girl in your life that you want to shout out. ??Write a letter to your 10-year-old self. ??Share advice with a girl in your life who might need a pep-talk. ??Volunteer at our 5Ks to help support our girls as they cross the finish line this fall season! To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gqGA67KN Less than 2% of all U.S. charitable giving goes to organizations like ours that are dedicated to serving women and girls, and we think they deserve more! International Day of the Girl might only be for today, but with your help, together we can continue to uplift girls to create a better, more equitable world! Give today ???? https://lnkd.in/dxqT3EZb #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsOnTheRun #EmpowerGirls #GOTRChicago #MentalHealthMatters #TogetherWeBreakBarriers #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GOTRC25

? Spotlight on the Elliott Family! ? In celebration of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, we honor the Elliott family’s commitment to empowering girls. The Elliott family has been a treasured partner of Girls on the Run-Chicago for more than a decade, supporting our mission through fundraising, matching gift funds, and event sponsorships. We’re so grateful to Jennifer Elliott, a longtime Board Member and former Board President (2019-2021), who brings her entire family into dedicating time, talents, and resources to uplift Chicagoland’s future women leaders. “Together, we break the barriers that prevent girls from reaching their full potential and build a brighter, more equitable future.” - Jennifer Elliott One of the family's favorite GOTRC memories? Attending a GOTR team’s practice and witnessing the girls’ engagement, wisdom, and growth firsthand. Jennifer and Judy shared that they loved seeing how GOTRC inspires girls socially, emotionally, and physically, helping them to develop life skills with confidence. Learn more about why the Elliott family supports GOTRC and what celebrating International Day of the Girl means to them: https://lnkd.in/dxymHPNv Want to join the Elliott family in supporting the next generation of women leaders? Give today: https://lnkd.in/dxqT3EZb #DayOfTheGirl #EmpowerGirls #SupportGOTRC #GirlsOnTheRun #ChicagoGOTR #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GOTRChicago #CommunityLeaders

Totally not crying! (Okay, we all actually cry every single time we watch this). Thank you to Odd Commodity for sharing their incredible talents with us to make this absolutely beautiful video!

??This Friday, October 11, is International Day of the Girl!?? It’s a very special day at Girls on the Run-Chicago, because we’re all about supporting girls in being active, strong, and confident to tap into their limitless potential! According to the 2021-2022 National Survey of Children's Health, only 20% of kids aged 6-17 get 60 minutes of physical activity daily, and only 16.5% of girls meet physical activity guidelines. Not being active can take a toll on mental health. In the Aspen Institute’s Community State of Play Youth Survey, 25% of youth who reported zero days of activity felt hopeless or depressed almost every day—double the rate of those who stayed active. That’s why our programming is intentionally designed to include physical activity and to foster a lifelong love of movement. 92% of our GOTR participants say they now like being active thanks to our program! And girls who were the least active at the start of the season increased their physical activity by 40%—and they’re keeping it up after the season's end! Girls like Aylin are finding joy in movement. She said, “I was never a sports person, but with GOTR, it was more fun, I felt safe, and it wasn’t a competition. It was all about doing whatever you can.”?? Let’s continue to uplift girls and encourage them to move, dream, and thrive! #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsOnTheRun #EmpowerGirls #StayActive #ChicagoGOTR #MentalHealthMatters #GOTRChicago #InternationalDayOfTheGirl