Since 2005, Girls on the Run of the Rockies has intentionally worked to bring our program to all girls - especially those with limited access to after school programs. We are able to support programming for over 70% of our participants through donor support.
Why Sports Matter for Girls
Last year, The Women's Sports Foundation released a study titled, “Thriving Through Sport: The Transformative Impact on Girls’ Mental Health.” The findings from this study reinforced the vital role that Girls on the Run plays in supporting healthy girls - mind, body, and spirit.
A few key findings of this report included:
Playing a sport has a significant impact on girls' mental health.
Girls from all backgrounds benefit from sports.
Coaches play a vital role in optimizing mental health.
The study also highlighted the importance of accessibility and inclusion regardless of socioeconomic status and ability - which are two key areas of focus for Girls on the Run of the Rockies and a driving force behind the creation of Youth Sports Giving Day.
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Girls on the Run International was started in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina by a woman named Molly Barker. Today, there are more than 180 councils in the U.S. and Canada and more than 700,000 girls have been served.
Girls on the Run of the Rockies was founded in 2005 with 90 girls. Today programs span from Ft. Collins to Denver to Pueblo and serves nearly 6,000 girls annually.
Organization name
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
other names
Girls on the Run Rockies, GOTR, Girls on the Run of Denver
2004
Tax id (EIN)
20-1667120
Category
Youth Development, Education, Recreation & Sports
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
7000 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 130Denver, CO, US
Fort Collins, CO, US
Pueblo, CO, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Greeley, CO, US