The History of Girls on the Run International
Girls on the Run was founded in 1996 in Charlotte, NC by Molly Barker. To learn more about Molly Barker, click here.
To view the GOTR International video, click here.
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The History of GOTR of Gaston County
Girls on the Run of Gaston County is an affiliate council of Girls on the Run International. GOTRGC is sponsored by the Gaston County Health Department. The program was presented to the Health Department in 2003 by Captain Chuck Lifford of the Gastonia Police Department. The Health Department continues to serve as our council's largest supporter. Other supporters include Commission on the Family, the Community Foundation of Gaston County and the Next Generation Fund of the Community Foundation.
Individual donors make up a great portion of our financial pool. Run for the Money is a great opportunity for our girls to practice a 5K and collect donations.
Help us GROW!!!
Girls on the Run of Gaston County is six years old, and we continue to grow. In the Spring 2009 season, we served 240 girls on sixteen teams at ten schools. Our ability to continue such growth depends on donations from corporations, grants, and individual donors like you!
To donate, checks can be made payable to Community Foundation of Gaston County; please note Girls on the Run on the memo line.
Mail tax deductible donations to:
Community Foundation of Gaston County
PO Box 123
Gastonia NC 28053
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GOTR of Gaston County appreciates the support of local businesses!
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| Jason Lee of New Balance of Charlotte fits Sadler GOTR team members. |
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| Thanks to Panera Bread of Gastonia for supporting GOTR of Gaston County! |
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Shop Online!
Girls on the Run merchandise is available through Action Plus.
Please visit their website at http://www.gotrshop.com/
Enter Council Code 160 for Gaston County to help us receive a rebate!
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Board of Advisors
Shauntrelle Andrews, CDC Public Health Prevention Specialist, Gaston County Health Dept.
Shannon Clubb, Public Information Officer, Gaston County Health Dept.
Stefanie Jackson, Gaston County Schools
Renee Jones, PTA Board Member, WA Bess Elementary School
Captain Chuck Lifford, Gastonia Police Dept.
Melissa McGee, City of Gastonia
Judith Moore, Principal, Mt. Holly Middle School
LaVerne Partlow, Fitness & Nutrition Council Director, Gaston County Health Dept.
Karen Prine, Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council
Susan Psomadakis, Gastonia Police Dept.
Michelle Reese, Gaston County Health Dept.
Marcella Robbins, Dept. of Juvenile Justice
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| Kathleen Boyce and Annie |
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Council Director
Kathleen Boyce assumed the position of Council Director for Girls on the Run of Gaston County in the fall of 2008.
Kathleen holds a BA degree in English from Davidson College and a Master's Degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has taught high school English, preschool, and middle school Sunday School and has served as a Girl Scout leader.
Kathleen is the mother of four daughters (Twins Laura and Sarah, 23; Virginia, 20; and Caroline, 16) and a runner. She is excited to have the opportunity to combine her love of children and her love of running in a position that will benefit the girls of Gaston County.
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Team Tiara
Team Tiara is the charity running leg of Girls on the Run. If you are planning to run a marathon or half-marathon, and would like to support GOTR,
Click here for more information.
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