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Stop by the Saddle Creek Kendra Scott on May 5th between 4PM and 7PM for sips, sweets, and jewelry for a good cause. 20% off all purchases during this time frame will be donated back to GOTR Memphis, benefiting our scholarship fund that ensures no girl is turned away from our life-changing programs for an inability to pay. You can also shop online at kendrascott.com from May 4th through May 6th and use the code GIVEBACK-IXZYL to participate, as well!

Unstoppable Us is a girl-led fundraising program that provides financial assistance so more girls can join our teams and experience the life-changing impact of Girls on the Run. Participation is optional and allows participants to share what they have learned in our program and increase awareness about our program. Participants are among our most enthusiastic advocates since they experience the benefits of our program firsthand: new friendships, increased confidence, and an understanding of their influence on the community and world around them. Hear what a few of our Girls on the Run coaches have to say about this fundraiser so far!

GOTR Memphis is excited to launch the peer-to-peer fundraising campaign Unstoppable Us for the first time ever this spring. Unstoppable Us is a completely optional, non-competitive campaign that empowers our program participants to join us in our promise to keep Girls on the Run accessible to all folks in the 901, regardless of ability to pay. Girls who raise over $100 will earn special GOTR capes for 5K day!

Girls on the Run Memphis is thrilled to welcome Molly Barker to the 901 ahead of our Empowered Giving Circle fundraising event March 30th! Molly will be speaking about her incredible journey and how she overcame the challenges in her way on Sunday, March 30th at the Annesdale Mansion. While the event is free to attend, it serves as a fundraiser and information session for the GOTR Memphis Empowered Giving Circle, a group of community champions that make a significant annual or monthly contribution to GOTR Memphis. 

GOTR is honored to have so many organizational partnerships throughout the 901. One partnership we want to highlight in particular is UTHSC, a university that has helped GOTR soar to new heights! Read to hear from current medical student, Sunnie Reagan, coach and volunteer, as she shares her experience with GOTR.

Want to make a difference in our community? Hear from our volunteers and program leadership how coaching and volunteering with GOTR Memphis has touched their lives.

We are proud to be recognized as a #TheSPARKAwards24 honoree. The Spark Award -produced by @cityCurrent and @wknotv- celebrates the efforts of individuals and organizations who are igniting change and making a positive impact in the Greater Memphis community.  

The Adopt-A-Team program is a new initiative for GOTR Memphis as of Fall 2024 that encourages folks in the community to commit to helping out a Girls on the Run site by providing snacks, swag, and support to the whole team. Throughout the season, wonderful Team Managers help make sure every girl in our program thrives. Read more about two of our "adopted" sites below!

Did you know that volunteering has been shown to increase endorphins and lower stress levels? When you volunteer with Girls on the Run, you can make a difference in the lives of girls in our community.