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In 2017, Gabriela officially became a coach following an invitation from her friend. One of the most rewarding aspects for her has been witnessing how the girls use their newfound confidence and skills to help others, showing that the impact of the program extends far beyond running.

“The girls are not only remembering the lessons,” Gabriela says. “They are really reflecting about how it's impacting their lives.”

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Girls on the Run South Louisiana. We invite the community to celebrate at the upcoming Girls on the Run 5K Series in Baton Rouge at 9am on Saturday, November 16 or in Lafayette at 2pm on Sunday, November 17. 

Bekah joined the  Girls on the Run program in fourth grade when her mother signed up her and her sister. Years later, while finishing her last semester of college, Bekah reconnected to Girls on the Run and became a coach. 

“She asked me, and I just said yes. I didn't ask any questions,” Bekah says. “I just remembered doing it in elementary school, and I loved it."

Founded fifteen years ago, Girls on the Run South Louisiana (GOTR SOLA) began in 2009 with 2 teams and 24 girls, but quickly grew into a movement that has since touched the lives of over 13,000 girls across the region.

In fall 2010, soon after Girls on the Run was founded in Louisiana, the Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority hosted a sisterhood event painting inspirational bandanas for Girls on the Run participants. Fast forward nearly 15 years, the tradition continues and Kappa Delta paints hundreds of bandanas for the Girls on the Run 5K.

Please help us welcome our fall 2023 GOTR South Louisiana interns! Sasha, Kristal, and Raleigh are all serving as coach mentors along with supporting our staff with office, program, and 5K efforts. We are thrilled they are joining our team this semester!

Join us Saturday October 1 at 10AM for an outdoor Sculpt + Flow at the St. Francisville Inn 💗 supporting Girls on the Run!

Please welcome our new Program Director, Laci Sherman! 

Practicar deportes puede hacer maravillas en la confianza, la vida social y la salud de una niña. Como ocurre con todo, algunas niñas serán más hábiles que otras, pero eso no significa que no deban intentarlo. Para bien o para mal, al probar diferentes actividades, las niñas podrán descubrir más sobre sí mismas, qué les hace felices y qué opciones les gustaría elegir en el futuro.