Keeping out of the "Girl Box"

The “Girl Box” is a place where girls are valued more for their outward appearance than their character inside. This often results in low self-esteem and a distorted body image which can lead to eating disorders, teen pregnancy and substance abuse. Girls on the Run focuses on educating third through fifth grade girls on developing a healthy self-image and discovering a life that is free of the girl box where they can say, “I belong just the way I am.”

Our Goals

Empower girls to:

Celebrate their girlhood gifts.
Believe in and accept themselves.
Feel a strong sense of identity.
Challenge peer pressure.
Work together with others.
Experience a sense of accomplishment.
Contribute to their community.
Live an active healthy lifestyle.
Be happy and enjoy life.