MILWAUKEE — Girls on the Run took over American Family Field on Saturday as thousands ran the 5K meant to empower young girls. The organization had a record turnout this year with
4,500 in attendance.
The program was also celebrating another major milestone marking the 15,000th girl to have gone through the program.
Running a 5k is no easy task and that's why thousands of girls — coaches and running buddies — from across Southeast Wisconsin have been training for weeks for the big race/walk day.
But the event was more than a run. Making girls proud and confident is what Girls on the Run is all about. Twice a week coaches would teach these young girls physical activity lessons but also lessons about life.
"They learn they can reach their limitless potential and the confidence piece is such a big part of the program," said Tina Jones, executive director of Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin.
This was the second year Park View has participated in this event and the girls have learned that when life gets hard, to activate their inner star power, their uniqueness and the shining bright light inside them.
"Just be confident and everyone is beautiful," said coach and teacher Samantha Lueptow.
Girls on the Run is looking for more schools to partner with for their fall run. If you would like to see this program at a school or organization near you, click here.
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