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GOTR Internship Available

GOTR is seeking an intern to join the GOTR team starting in January of 2009. This is an un-paid position but will be supervised by master’s level staff and is eligible for credit in many academic programs at area institutions of higher education. Click here to see a description of the position and to learn how to apply.

5k Celebration – WMU Turkey Trot
Saturday, November 22, 2008

Running Buddies Needed for Girls on Track 5k

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Welcome to the Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run

Our mission is “to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.” Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a life-changing, non-profit prevention program that uses the power of running to help girls in 3rd through 8th grade develop self-respect and value a healthy lifestyle. Our curricula address the development of the ‘whole’ girl – her physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5k (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training – all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.

Greater Kalamazoo GOTR is a community collaboration and is funded by fees, donations and grants. GKGOTR relies entirely on the generosity and support of local individuals, businesses and organizations. Without the support of the greater Kalamazoo area, GKGOTR would not exist. We thank you all!

GKGOTR is an affiliate of Girls on the Run International www.girlsontherun.org, which has a network of over 160 locations www.girlsontherun.org/gotrlocations.html in the United States and Canada.

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Team Tiara – Run for our girls and for YOU!

Have you ever thought about running a marathon or half marathon? How about completing a triathlon? Run, walk, or bike and change the lives of girls at the same time. Join Team Tiara!

Team Tiara is the charity running “leg” of GOTR and uses the power of running to make a difference for our girls. Teams or individuals (men and women) pursue individual goals such as running a marathon or completing a triathlon while raising money to support participants in GOTR. We are an official charity of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon – but athletes can participate in any event to support GOTR.

Runners are asked to raise a minimum of $262. To sign up for Team Tiara in support of the Greater Kalamazoo GOTR, visit www.girlsontherun.org and click on Team Tiara. Participants of Team Tiara pay a non-refundable registration fee of $26. This amount does not go toward the fundraising goal of $262.

General Link to Learn More About Team Tiara

2008 Team Tiara Registration Link (for events in 2008)

2009 Team Tiara Registration Link (for events in 2009)

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