About GOTR of Northwest Illinois . . .
Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping girls climb out of the “girl box” using a 24-lesson curriculum designed to promote good choice for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The curriculum, designed specifically to address “girl box” issues, uses warm-up, and workouts which encourage emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical well-being. Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois prepares girls for a 5K run/walk event and challenges and encourages girls, whatever their fitness level.
Mission . . .
To educate and prepare girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living.
Objectives . . .
The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
Vision . . .
- To provide life-changing, high quality programs for girls
- To provide life-changing and high quality experiences to the women developing and delivering the programs
- To promote and provide an environment that allows girls and women to reach their full potential
- To positively transform how girls and women perceive themselves and their place in society
Our Core Values . . .
- We live our lives with gratitude
- We are honest
- We maintain balance in our lives
- We are tobacco and drug-free
- We seek the positive in life's challenges
- We live outside the "Girl Box"
- We are open-minded
- We positively assert ourselves
- We make our best effort always
- We live with intention in the present
- We strive to improve our self-awareness
