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An Empowerment Project program

With the connection between young girls participation in sports and their overall self-esteem, well-being, and future roles in leadership, Run Towards It provides girls’ with an inspiring event that exposes them to strong female mentors, opportunities to build critical life skills, and an appreciation of the power that comes from working together.

Designed for girls ages 10 to 17, Run Towards It events combine:

  • Physical activities and empowerment programming
  • Keynote and workshops
  • See-Her, Be-Her conversations
  • Team-building activities designed to enhance confidence and communication

Programming is led by notable female athletes, coaches, community leaders, and educators, along with college and high school student athletes, providing multi-generational mentorship opportunities.

“I don’t run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your foot.”

—NADIA COMĂNECI

“I’VE NEVER SCORED A GOAL IN MY LIFE WITHOUT GETTING A PASS FROM SOMEONE ELSE.”

—ABBY WAMBACH

91% of women

who played sports attribute their career leadership success to skills developed through sports.1

Girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem.2

“My coach said I run like a girl, and I said if he ran a little faster he could, too.”

—MIA HAMM

“SPORT TEACHES INTANGIBLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT CAN’T BE TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM.”

—BETH BROOKE-MARCINIAK

Ready to inspire and build community?

If you’re interested in learning more or scheduling a Run Towards It event, please contact Daniele Bonafiglia here.

1 www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/supporting-professional-women-everywhere.html
2 “Benefits – Why Sports Participation for Girls and Women: The Women’s Sports Foundation Position,” The Women’s Sports Foundation