The community came together and braved the cold on Sunday afternoon for the Girls on the Run 5k Celebration at Stanley Park in Westfield, Mass. The program’s goal is to promote power and strength to girls through a physical program, as well as coaching them through social and emotional aspects of life.
According to Hillary Sackett-Taylor, a volunteer coach, “Our curriculum really celebrates the individuality of each girl, encourages them to be themselves to build confidence… I know I didn’t have this kind of level of support as a young girl so try to be that person for this generation.”
Girls on the Run this fall season, had almost 800 participants in 52 sites around wester Mass., with 225 volunteer coaches helping to establish the curriculum.
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