Ep 119: Girls on the Run featuring Mary Mary Callahan

<p>Today we are happy to feature a Houston area program Girls on the Run. Girls on the run as the name implies involves girls’ physical fitness but a whole lot more. The program provides  Girls of all abilities learn the opportunity  to embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. To tell us more about this amazing program is Mary  Callahan CEO</p> <p>During this episode you will learn more regarding the following:</p> <ol><li>When was the organization established as well as its mission and purpose</li> <li>If Girls on the run is a local or national program</li> <li>Other aspect of the program beyond just teaching girls how to run</li> <li>Now you have programs for girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 are there major differences between the two age groups</li> <li>Activities which encourage parents to be involved with their daughters</li> </ol><p>Resources </p> <p>Girls on the Run</p> <p>Girlsontherun.org</p> <p>Mike Wilson</p> <p><a href='mailto:Mwilson@hcde-texas.org'>Mwilson@hcde-texas.org</a></p> <p>Harris County Department of Education</p> <p>HCDE-texas.org</p> <p>CASE for Kids</p> <p>hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone</p>