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"THE GIRL BOX"
What is 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 substance abuse, eating disorders, teen pregnancy and poor nutrition.
Who gets trapped in "The Box"?
We all do at times! But Girls on the Run focuses on educating third through eigth grade girls on developing a healthy self-image and providing a safe space where girls can say, "I belong just the way I am."
How does Girls on the Run work?
Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K event with lessons designed to enhance the social, mental, physical, and emotional health of pre-teen girls.
CURRICULUM
Girls on the Run is a 10 week program consisting of 20 one hour and fifteen minute lessons administered by certified coaches with CPR and First Aid training. All of our volunteers undergo a volunteer police check.
Every lesson focuses on a specific issue-related topic and follows a five-part format: | 
