Women's Leadership Class of 2012
Girls on the Run friendships
Girls on the Run participants warming up for 5k race
YWCA Women's Leadership Program Class at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Girls & Coaches at the 2012 YWCA Girls on the Run 5k
YWCA Ready to Learn Program Volunteer working with immigrant family
Girls on the Run take off at spring 5k
The 2012 Kiss the Pig winnner and the pig.
People enjoying live music by City Mouse at Pigs & Pinot with a Purpose
YWCA with the runners of the World Harmony Run
YWCA Persimmon Committee
Girls on the Run Group
YWCA Ready to Learn Volunteers

upcoming events

June 11, 2013
Pub 500. 500 S. Front Street, Mankato
June 20, 2013
Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery
November 06, 2013
Verizon Wireless Center, downtown Mankato

Opportunities

  

Mankato Marathon 2013 Charity Program

In 2013, the Mankato Marathon is striving to give back to the community that has so generously supported our races. This year three charities including Girls on the Run, BackPack Food Program and Project for Teens have been chosen. In addition to having champion runners raising pledges, the three programs have potential to raise additional dollars through registrations. Registrants will be able to elect to donate to any or all of the programs when they register for a Mankato Marathon race. Mankato Marathon page for Girls on the Run.

Click on the name of the Champion Runner below to go to their page and specifically donate on their behalf.

YWCA Girls on the Run- Mankato Marathon Champion Runners:

Kelli Damlo
Girls on the Run Running Coach
 
Nik Proehl
Professor, father and runner
 

Sheri Sander-Silva
Associate Director – YWCA Mankato & Council Director – Girls on the Run of Greater Mankato
 

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“This program empowers girls to learn who they are despite external influences and images.  It gives them the tools to be able to fight peer pressure and promotes a healthy lifestyle – both physical and mental.  AND – it does this through encouraging girls to push their limits through running!” – Kelli Damlo

 

“As the father of a 6-year old girl, I see the importance of programs like GOTR in helping to develop a strong self-image in young girls. Building a strong foundation will help to ensure that they are able to successfully navigate any challenges that they will face going forward in life. Additionally, I firmly believe in the power of exercise to further develop that strong self-image.” – Nikolas Proehl

“It’s powerful to see young girls begin to set goals, such as running a 5k, and celebrating that accomplishment in a big way.  It drives them to continue to set goals and know that they can achieve whatever they put their mind to.  It’s amazing!” – Sheri Sander-Silva