Friday April 15, 2011

Dear Girl on the Run-DC Supporters,

We are very busy gearing up for the end of season 5k which is on Sunday, June 5th at American University. This will be our biggest race to-date and we are excited to announce very special guests joining including:

Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International
Liz Kunz, President of Girls on the Run International
Robin Schepper, Executive Director of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Campaign
Kaya Henderson, DC Public School Chancellor
Mary Cheh, Councilmember Ward 3
Harry Thomas, Councilmember Ward 5

Your support is vital to Girls on the Run –DC’s success. Please read on below to learn more about our race, how you can sign up to run in and/or contribute your time to making our race the largest Girls on the Run-DC race to-date!

You can help spread the word simply by forwarding this new bulletin, “Liking” us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and telling your friends and colleagues about our mission.

Girls on the Run is So Much Fun!

Betsy Hammond-Chambers, Executive Director
Kristen Komlosy, Program Director

A Special Note: Thank you to Emily Weiss Photography for the pictures used in this bulletin!

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Run in the 5k

This season’s race will be at American University on June 5th at 10 AM with pre-race activities beginning at 8:45 AM. Click here to sign up.

Help us make this race a success! We have a goal of 1600 runners this year and your participation is vital as we achieve this goal. Please spread the word to all of your friends, family and community members.

The race is open to ALL and the proceeds support Girls on the Run-DC. Registration will be open through race day and will cost $20 for early registration and $25 for day-of registration. The registration fee includes an exclusive “Girls on the Run” nylon sports bag for all runners.

If your daughter is currently enrolled in the Spring 2011 season as a Girl on the Run that the parent does NOT have to register her - only themselves and other family members.
 

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Volunteer at the 5k

As we mentioned, there will be approximately 1600 runners this season and if it wasn’t for our volunteers, we couldn’t do it! Whether or not you are running in the race, please help by volunteering at the race events! We have so many different ways you can give your time on race day as well as leading up to the race!

Thanks to VolunteerSpot.com it is very easy to sign up! Click here and volunteer for the day and shift that's best for you. Thanks for giving generously of your time!

NOTE: Once you have clicked above, you will be sent a invitation to sign up for our activity. You will not need to register at any time, but your email address is necessary so VolunteerSpot can properly identify you when you sign up.

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Run in the 5k as a SoleMate

Girls on the Run-DC relies heavily upon the financial support of donors. We encourage interested runners to be a SoleMate for the 5k race. The SoleMates program allows runners to collect pledges on behalf of the Girls on the Run chapter he/she chooses to support.

As a special thank you to our June 5th SoleMates, they will be invited to a special dinner the evening of June 4th. Also, on race day, a special table will be designated for our SoleMates.

Please click here to find our more about SoleMates and how to sign up.
 

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Upcoming Events

Saturday May 7th!:
Relaxation and a Georgetown Cupcake!

From 9-10 a.m., the women’s network of the 85 Broads Washington, DC Chapter will be hosting an outdoor Yoga on the Mall event to benefit Girls on the Run DC adjacent to the Washington Monument at the Sylvan Stage area. This event is open to the public and is free for all yoga enthusiasts.

No registration or sign-up is required. While the event is free for all participants there is a suggested donation of $5, which will directly benefit the Girls on the Run – DC scholarship program that affords underprivileged girls the opportunity to participate each season. Donations to Girls on the Run can be made online through the Girls on the Run website at www.gotrdc.org or on the day of the event.

From 11-2 pm, Girls on the Run-DC will host a Georgetown Cupcake giveaway at the Pacers Logan Circle store. A Georgetown cupcake will be given to anyone who signs up to run the Girls on the Run-DC race or signs up to volunteer.

Sunday, May 15th:
Baked and Wired Cupcakes

Girls on the Run –DC will host a 5k race sign up and volunteer drive at the Georgetown Lululemon from 9-12 p.m. Stop by, sign up and receive a Baked and Wired Cupcake.

Be sure to check our website and facebook page for more information later this month.

Hope to see you there!
 

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