GOTR of Northwest Indiana
Join Girls on the Run of NWI for LUNAFEST
May 8th
HAMMOND | Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana will be hosting LUNAFEST on Thursday, June 7 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.
The fundraising film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities.
The festival will feature short films by, for and about women.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. The Indiana Welcome Center is located at 7770 Corrine Dr., just south of the Kennedy Avenue exit on 80/94.
Tickets are $15 per person.
All proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.gotrofnwi.org, holding your cursor over the events tab, then clicking LUNAFEST.
For more information, call (219) 741-5014 or email jekuva@sbcglobal.net.
Sign up now for our 3rd annual 5K race
Apr 3rd
Our 3rd annual Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana 5K will be held May 19 at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland. The race starts at 9 a.m. Online registration is no longer available. Paper registration applications, are available by clicking the spring 5K link under the “Events” tab. Cost of the race is $25 for adults and children.
To volunteer at the race, contact Race Director Lori Leep at racedirector@gotrofnwi.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Girls on the Run is in the news!
Feb 16th
The Girls on the Run program was featured in Valpo Life. Check out the story here: http://www.valpolife.com/index.php/health/nutrition-exercise/15556-a-run-to-remember
Spring registration is now open!
Feb 12th
Registration is now open for Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana’s spring programs.
The 12-week after-school programs use the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The girls train for a 5K race while building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health.
The Girls on the Run program is open to girls in third through fifth grades, while Girls on Track is geared toward girls in sixth through eighth grades.
The programs are held twice a week after school at various locations throughout the region including: Highland, Hammond, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Munster, Dyer, East Chicago, St. John, Portage, Valparaiso and LaPorte.
Dates and times of the program depend on the location. Training begins the week of March 5.
The program is offered on a sliding scale from $40 up to $120, depending on parents’ incomes. We also offer full financial assistance for girls.
Participants can mail the attached application to: Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana 9824 Terrace Ct., Highland, IN 46322. Registration is capped at 15 girls per team so turn in your application early!
For more information, please email gotrofnwi@yahoo.com.
Fall registration now open
Jul 25th
Click here for the 2011 fall application
Registration is now open for Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana’s fall programs.
The 12-week after-school programs use the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The girls train for a 5K race while building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health.
The Girls on the Run program is open to girls in third through fifth grades, while Girls on Track is geared toward girls in sixth through eighth grades.
The programs are held twice a week after school at various locations throughout the region including: Highland, Hammond, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Munster, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, St. John, Portage, Valparaiso and LaPorte.
Dates and times of the program depend on the location. Training begins the week of Aug. 22.
The program is offered on a sliding scale from $40 up to $120, depending on parents’ incomes. We also offer full financial assistance for girls.
Participants can mail the attached application to: Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana 9824 Terrace Ct., Highland, IN 46322. Registration is capped at 15 girls per team so turn in your application early!
Participants also can register in person from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Fleet Feet off U.S. 30 in Schererville.
For more information, please email gotrofnwi@yahoo.com.
GOTR to host fundraiser on Thursday, June 30
Jun 4th
HAMMOND | Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana will be hosting LUNAFEST on Thursday, June 30 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.
The fundraising film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities.
The festival will feature nine short films by female filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.
A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 30, with film showings at 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The Indiana Welcome Center is located at 7770 Corrine Dr., just south of the Kennedy Avenue exit on 80/94.
Tickets are $25 per person.
All proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana.
LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, has raised over $360,000 for Breast Cancer Fund and over $570,000 for other women’s nonprofit organizations.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.gotrofnwi.org, holding your cursor over the events tab, then clicking LUNA FEST.
For more information, call (219) 923-7903.
Read about our Spring 2011 5K
Jun 1st
Check out The Times newspaper article about our Spring 2011 New Balance Girls on the Run 5K race held on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
Spring 5K draws over 700 participants
Mar 19th
2nd Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K – Northwest Indiana was held on Saturday, May 21st at Main Square Park in Highland.
To read more about it, click here.
If you have questions, please contact Lori at RaceDirector@gotrofnwi.com
Spring season is starting!
Feb 16th
Applications are available for our spring season. Look for applications at the following locations for Girls on the Run: Highland (Merkley and Johnston), Hammond (Columbia and O’Bannon), Munster (Frank Hammond), Crown Point (Lake Street and Jerry Ross), LC schools (Kolling and Watson), East Chicago Lighthouse, Hobart (Liberty, Ridge View and Joan Martin) and LaPorte (Critchfield). Girls on Track (6th – 8th) sites include: Highland (Lincoln Center), Hobart Middle School, Gary Boys and Girls Club and EC Lighthouse. And save the date for our 2nd Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K on May 21st!
FALL FUNDRAISER AT RED ROBIN!
Nov 1st
Make some lunch or dinner plans this Wednesday and go to Red Robin in Valpo or Schererville! Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana is having a fundraiser and 10% of your bill any time on Wednesday will go towards our organization! All you need is a flyer to give to your server! There is a silent auction from 4-7:30 pm. Bring your friends and family and spread the word! Thanks for your support of Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana!
Some of the items we have for the auction include:
A bowflex, a gift basket from Horseshoe casino, gift certificates to area restaurants, t-shirts from The Junkyard in Whiting, a scent warmer from Scentsy, products from Arbonne, bread from Panera, wine from Baxter Printing, and gift cards from Family Video.
Hope to see you on Wednesday!
