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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 1, 2014
GIRLS ON THE RUN RAISES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
THROUGH ANNUAL REINDEER ROMP 5K
(DURHAM, NC, Dec. 1, 2014)—One hundred percent of the proceeds from the
annual Reindeer Romp 5K will go to the Girls on the Run of the Triangle
scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to young girls in the area who
want to participate in the Girls on the Run program but cannot afford the
registration fees. Last spring, 27 percent of Girls on the Run participants received
scholarships.
Throughout the past year, Girls on the Run has provided scholarships to more
than 450 girls in need of financial assistance. The 5Ks at the end of the spring and
fall programs are designed to both celebrate participants’ achievements and raise
the money that makes scholarships possible. This race, to be held at WakeMed
Soccer Park in Cary on Dec. 6, will host runners from all across the Triangle,
including participants from over 50 Girls on the Run teams.
Girls on the Run of the Triangle
1415 W. Highway 54, Suite 211
Durham, NC 27707
www.gotrtriangle.org
Phone: 919-401-6307
Email: info@gotrtriangle.org
Contact Information:
Hannah Haas
Public Relations Intern
Phone: 704-576-9900
Email: hhaas@live.unc.edu

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“Without the scholarship money, we never could’ve afforded the program,” said
Jane Smith, mother of two Girls on the Run participants. “It’s been such a
blessing. My girls love going to meetings and I love knowing that they are
learning to be healthy and confident young women.”
Girls on the Run International serves over 120,000 girls in over 200 cities across
North America. Through a combination of running, group activities, individual
goal setting and a community service project, Girls on the Run teaches values that
lead to a confident sense of self. The goal of the program is to encourage positive
emotional, social, mental and physical development. Girls celebrate their end of
season accomplishments by participating in a 5K event, supported and cheered on
by their families, friends and our community
For more information, please contact Hannah Haas, Public Relations Intern, at
704-576-9900 or by email at hhaas@live.unc.edu.