GOTR of Delaware http://girlsontherunde.org Girls on the Run of Delaware Thu, 17 May 2012 09:17:58 +0000 en hourly 1 Thank you to our local sponsors listed below. http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/05/14/thank-you-to-our-local-sponsors-listed-below/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/05/14/thank-you-to-our-local-sponsors-listed-below/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:36:53 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1975 We would be unable to host our Girls on the Run Delaware program without our sponsors.  Since our inception in Delaware we have never had to refuse a child or school our program due to inability to pay.  This is season we are offering over $60,000.00 in scholarship funding!  Please frequent any of the below companies, that make this possible as a show of support!

The  Marathoner : $5000.00 and above
The Chichester duPont Foundation
Delaware Community Foundation’s Next Generation
Dupont Company
The Longwood Foundation
The Marvin Family Foundation
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ The Sprinter Level: $2,500.00

Christiana Care Health System
M&T Bank
Penna Orthodontics

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The Runner Level: $1000.00

21st Century Insurance
Ashland Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
Discover Card
Hayman Creative
Jane and Mike Castle
Nemours Health and Prevention Services
PNC Bank
Races2Run
St. Francis Foundation
Winner Automotive Group
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

________________________________________________________________________________________THE THE RACER LEVEL: $500.00

Affinity Wealth Management
The Callens Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Comcast
Joan and Art Connolly
Delaware Neurosurgical Group, P.A.
Doctors Express
Dukart Management
Elisa Morris Photography
FASTSIGNS
Frank’s Union Wine Mart
George Products Company, Inc.
Hockessin Athletic Club
Junior League of Wilmington
New Balance Brandywine
New Balance Christiana
Paul Campanella’s Auto and Tire Center
Santora CPA Group
ServiceMark
Stamford Screen Printing
Wilmington Blue Rocks
David Zeidman Entertainment

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Special Help From:

Delaware Marathon
Delaware Running Company
JJID Construction
Pettinaro
Starbucks Kirkwood Highway
Sweet Lucy’s Ice Cream & Treats
Two Sisters

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/05/14/thank-you-to-our-local-sponsors-listed-below/feed/ 0 May 9th is Girls on the Run Night at Grottos! Take out or Dine in! http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/05/02/may-9th-is-girls-on-the-run-night-at-grottos-take-out-or-dine-in/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/05/02/may-9th-is-girls-on-the-run-night-at-grottos-take-out-or-dine-in/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:04:33 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1869 May 9th is Girls on the Run Night at Grotto’s. There are more details below but the bottom line is:  use the attached voucher at the Grotto’ Pizza for dine in or take out on Wednesday, May 9th and Girls on the Run will get a portion of your order.  Please feel free to hand out the voucher to your friends, neighbors and others!! We are hoping to raise enough money with the Grotto’s event to cover the cost of the race entry and then some!

Print this coupon and bring it to dinner or for take out on May 9th!

 

 

 

 

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We raised $600 last year and hoping to raise double that this year!  You must print the flyer or call the Blue Rocks to get credit!

Spread the word to get out to the ball game! 7pm start!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/27/tonight-is-girls-on-the-run-blue-rock-night/feed/ 0 Girls on the Run looking for many hands to help our big feat! http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/18/girls-on-the-run-looking-for-many-hands-to-help-our-big-feat/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/18/girls-on-the-run-looking-for-many-hands-to-help-our-big-feat/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:30:58 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1830 Click here to volunteer for our May 19th 5k.  Please note there are many jobs that can allow you to run/walk the 5k!

 

 

 

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/18/girls-on-the-run-looking-for-many-hands-to-help-our-big-feat/feed/ 0 Coaches Mid Season Meeting is this Saturday http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/18/coaches-mid-season-meeting-is-this-saturday/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/18/coaches-mid-season-meeting-is-this-saturday/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:04:33 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1815 As a reminder, the meeting locations are as follows:

Date:  Saturday, April 21st
Time:  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location:  Delaware Running Company Stores

4021 C Kennett Pike Greenville, DE 19807

OR

129 E. Main Street Newark, DE 19711

Only one coach needs to be in attendance to pick-up the shirts and materials; however, all are welcome to attend!

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Contact Liz at lbaldwin@girlsontherunde.org   if you are interested in joining the team!

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/04/12/girls-on-the-run-forming-gotr-alum-relay-teams-for-delaware-marathon/feed/ 0 St Francis Foundation donates services to GOTR this Spring and Fall http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/30/st-francis-foundation-donates-services-to-gotr-this-spring-and-fall/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/30/st-francis-foundation-donates-services-to-gotr-this-spring-and-fall/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:18:30 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1803 Thank you St Francis Foundation for donating ambulance services to our Spring and Fall 5K’s.  This is a huge savings to Girls on the Run Delaware and we are so appreciative!

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/30/st-francis-foundation-donates-services-to-gotr-this-spring-and-fall/feed/ 0 How does Girls on the Run make you Fearless essay contest http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/14/how-does-girls-on-the-run-make-you-fearless-essay-contest/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/14/how-does-girls-on-the-run-make-you-fearless-essay-contest/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:28:39 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1735 It’s only 1 day until the official kick off of Secret’s “How Does Girls on the Run Make You FEARLESS?” essay contest. The contest will begin on Thursday, March 15th! Secret will award $500 to ten girls and $3,500 to the corresponding ten councils where the winning girls participate. Please visit our Girls on the Run International website on for more information!

Girls will mail the form directly, or you can collect the forms from the girls and send them in one envelope to the Secret mailing address listed on the official entry form. IMPORTANT: All entries must be signed by a parent or legal guardian or they will not be accepted! If your girls write essays on blank paper, please make certain the girl lists all of the information required on the official entry form (name, council, grade etc.) and that these are signed and dated by their legal guardian.

Key Details:

  • Entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2012, on an Official Entry Form or plain piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper.
  • All entries must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Essays must be 300 words or fewer and handwritten. Typed entries will not be judged unless a documented disability exists which prohibits writing by hand.
  • Essays will be judged on the following criteria:
    • Originality & Creativity (40%)
    • Inspirational Value of Essay (25%)
    • Appropriateness of Essay to Theme (35%)
]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/14/how-does-girls-on-the-run-make-you-fearless-essay-contest/feed/ 0 Wilmington University Donates $500 to SoleMates http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/06/wilmington-university-donates-500-to-solemates/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/06/wilmington-university-donates-500-to-solemates/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:57:21 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1727 Franks Wine Marathon Team is up to 17 runners!  Each runner is raising over $1000 for Girls on the Run Delaware!

Help them reach there goal!  Click here to donate $10 to our cause!

 

 

]]> http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/06/wilmington-university-donates-500-to-solemates/feed/ 0 Tomorrow is the start of our Spring Season http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/04/tomorrow-is-the-start-of-our-spring-season/ http://girlsontherunde.org/2012/03/04/tomorrow-is-the-start-of-our-spring-season/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:16:43 +0000 lbaldwin http://de.gotrnet.com/?p=1722 Over 1000 girls are signed up for our biggest season ever!

 

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