Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville

In a world where girls are often told or believe they’re not enough, Girls on the Run is building confidence that lasts. 9 in 10 girls interviewed in our Alums Study said GOTR positively influenced how they see themselves. That self-confidence carries them forward as they navigate middle school, shaping how they show up at school, in social situations, and in their friendships. Learn more about the lasting impact of Girls on the Run: https://www.girlsontherun.org/alums-study/

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This quote from Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) is our motivation this week. Stein was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector.

"You look ridiculous if you dance. You look ridiculous if you don't dance. So you might as well dance."

Take dinner off your to-do list and support Girls on the Run at the same time! 🥡❤️

Join us at Panda Express in Turkey Creek on Friday, June 12 for a fundraiser benefiting Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville! Whether you dine in, order online, or grab takeout, a portion of proceeds will help inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 10 AM - 10 PM
📍 11480 Parkside Drive

Be sure to show this flyer when ordering - or use code 3860906 in the fundraiser code box for online orders at https://www.pandaexpress.com/

Every meal helps provide life-changing programming, confidence-building experiences, and scholarship support for local girls across East Tennessee. Thank you for supporting our mission!

The impact speaks for itself! In our newly released Alums Study, 97% of respondents shared that Girls on the Run had a positive impact on their lives, even after their time in the program ended. From building confidence to learning how to navigate life’s challenges, these findings highlight how skills learned at GOTR can have a lasting effect. Explore the study and learn more about what the data proves about the power of Girls on the Run: https://www.girlsontherun.org/alums-study/

We believe in the long-term benefits of Girls on the Run, and we’re excited to share the data that proves it. The Girls on the Run Alums Study demonstrates GOTR’s lasting impact on confidence, social connection, and social-emotional and physical life skills. The lessons we teach go beyond a single season, equipping girls with life skills they carry into their next chapter. Learn more about the research and findings: https://www.girlsontherun.org/alums-study/

On this Memorial Day, we're reflecting on this quote from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962) for

"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility."

Today, we honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country and our freedom.

For years, we’ve seen the impact of Girls on the Run in real time. Now, we have the research to show what lasts. We’re excited to share Lasting Impact: The Girls on the Run Alums Study - a landmark, third-party research effort that strengthens evidence of the long-term impact of our program.

Alums report using Girls on the Run strategies in middle school to manage emotions, navigate friendships, build confidence, and handle new challenges. The findings reinforce the impact of our intentional curriculum and trained coaches and show that girls continue to apply skills learned years after participating in the program. Learn more about the powerful findings: https://www.girlsontherun.org/alums-study/

We ❤ seeing our GOTR girls highlighted by Girls on the Run International!

Many thanks to Knox Birth Doula for capturing great shots of the memories made at our 5K!

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Etty Hillesum (January 15, 1914 - November 30, 1943) was a Dutch Jewish author of confessional letters and diaries documenting her religious journey and the persecutions of Jewish people in Amsterdam during N**i occupation. In 1943, she was deported and murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite the horrors she faced, this quote shows how she embraced the small, sometimes discarded moments that bring peace and perspective.

"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths, or the turning of our face to the sunshine."

Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through the power of physical activity.

This piece from the Haslam College of Business - UT shares how long-distance running helped University of Tennessee, Knoxville student Alyssa Drendel discover all three of those things - in and out of the classroom.

UT Haslam Graduating Senior Finds Motivation through Long-Distance Running - Haslam College of Business Alyssa Drendel started running to help her anxiety, but through it, she found determination and drive for all aspects of her life.