Volunteer: Girls on the Run Event

Dec '09 12 Sat 8:45 AM
Location
Asphalt Green

555 E 90th St
New York, NY 10128
646-981-2232

Estimated attendance
 6  people attended.
5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

Who organized?
Scott B.

Girls on the Run is an international program that educates and prepares preteen girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. The Manhattan chapter is holding a 5K fun run for girls who have just completed a training program for that distance.

They need volunteers! Women athletes can volunteer to be a "running buddy," paired up with a girl to accompany her on the course and provide support and encouragement. Women and men are needed as course marshalls, cheerers, and help with clean-up after the event.

This is something anyone can do, and it will mean a lot to the girls and to the organization. I am planning on being there immediately after our ASICS group run.

For more information about the event, view the following PDF. (Event starts at 9:30, but volunteers must be there at 8:45.)
http://gotrm.org/cust...

IMPORTANT NOTE: For women want to volunteer as a "running buddy," you must register with Girls on the Run prior to December 5. More information is here:
http://gotrm.org/volu...

For non-running buddies, just RSVP "yes" and I'll coordinate with the Girls on the Run organizer to let them know how many are coming. Thanks!

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  • Scott B.
    Posted Dec 11, 2009 1:41 PM
    Scott B.
    UPDATE! We are desperately needed for their "cheering section" -- which means you don't have to show up until 9-9:15. Don't be late, though -- the race starts at 9:30. If you don't see me, call me at [masked] and I'll direct you to the location.
  • Rich H
    Posted Dec 11, 2009 11:42 AM
    Rich H
    Whippet Organizer
    Way to represent with the jersey, Scott! Good luck with the event tomorrow.
  • Scott B.
    Posted Dec 11, 2009 10:17 AM
    Scott B.
    Volunteers: thanks for signing up! Please meet me at Asphalt Green (90th St. and York Ave.) at 8:30 to help set up and get your volunteer assignments -- we'll either be course marshalls or designated cheerers. If you don't know me, I'll be wearing a blue Whippets singlet and black sweatpants. See you Saturday morning!

Who attended?

  • 6 attendees
    • Emi
      “ Scott did a great job organizing everyone. Everyone had really great energy - we had an awesome cheering section. ”
    • “ Thanks to everyone for showing up with great spirit, and I'm glad Amoy also brought a friend! ”
    • Ann
      “ Thanks for organizing this! ”

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