Celebrating our girls on and off the field

We are halfway through the 2022-2023 season, and we have much to look back and be grateful for in this past year. The girls continue to improve in their races and grow during their practices. Beyond the track and field however, we are also celebrating personal growth. Every month, the coach and her assistants host a rooftop party for the girls. Girls receive awards for their performance not just in a race, but in school, on the team, and in their personal lives. All of our girls come from extreme poverty. Many would not be able to go to school without their school fees being sponsored by the club. In a life that is centered around survival, recognition and celebration can be limited. The GirlsRun2 program continues to give girls a safe space to grow in their friendships, leadership abilities, academics and also in their skills as runners.

A huge shout-out goes to their coaches, who take the time after a long month to put together a special celebration for these girls and help them feel like they are worth more than their performance on the track.