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the community. As the report says: “A community that invests in women and girls ensures a more solid future for families and the community.” You can find the “Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Leon County—2012” and an executive summary online at theoasiscenter.net. Pictured: Top left to right: Hon. June McKinney, Sally Butzin, Kristine Knab, Dr. Elizabeth Goldsmith, Stephanie Land, Kelly Otte, Hanna Karimipour, Pat Smith Bottom left to right: Sarah Sturges, Denise Manning, Dr. Patty Ball Thomas, Kelly Dozier, Robin Hassler Thompson, Dr. Jeanne O’Kon, Gail Dixon, Dr. Elsie Crowell, Dr. Janelle Baker, Haley Cutler Not Pictured: Loranne Ausley, Barbara Maria Moro, Martha Olive-Hall, Kelly Otte, Dr. Ada Puryear Burnette, and Pam Ridley

All are commissioners on the Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls except Sarah Sturges (Director of Clinical and Social Services) and Haley Cutler (Executive Director of The Oasis Center for Women and Girls), who serve as staff liaisons to CSWG.

Help Bring Girls on the Run to the Big Bend By Analiese Aviles

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irls on the Run (GOTR) is a transformational learning program for girls ages 8 to 13. This unique program teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games and is an organization passionate about inspiring young women. Efforts are being made to bring the program to local schools in the Big Bend area. As Ericka McKibbin, Lead Organizer, shares, it’s more than just a running program, “It’s really about girls becoming comfortable with themselves. School is already hard enough, so this program really helps young girls to become confident, strong and healthy as well as take pride and ownership of being part of a team.” The program prepares the girls physically and emotionally for a celebratory 5k running event at the end of the 10-12 week program. Pending approval, Ericka and her team are preparing to launch GOTR this fall in Leon County. They have reached out to various schools and nonprofit organizations for support and fundraising events. “It’s so important to instill values of having a strong sense of self at an early age. With the help of GOTR, girls learn healthy living habits and skillsets to become leaders in our community.” To learn more about how to support, volunteer or become a running coach for GOTR, visit facebook.com/LetsBringGotrToTheBigBend and message Ericka for more information.

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