Patty’s Fundraiser Building Confident Girls w/GOTR

My personal why: Still Running Strong for Girls on the Run Greater Sacramento

What started in 2011 as a one-time experience being a Running Buddy for a girl’s first 5K turned into something much bigger. Watching her (and 400+ girls!) cross that finish line lit a spark that never left me. The very next season, I became a coach and I’ve been part of this mission to build stronger and more confident girls ever since.

Fast forward to today, I've coached, been a GOTR parent, and now I'm in my third year proudly serving on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run Greater Sacramento. This isn’t just something I support but a true passion project of mine and an organization I stand behind.

This past year has been incredible:

• We hosted our Spring 5K at Land Park for the first time and we’re gearing up to do it again in just a few weeks.
• Our Fall season at Korematsu was a huge success, reaching more girls and coached by wonderful role models from UC Davis.
• I continue to serve as a site liaison at Korematsu Elementary, watching girls build confidence, form friendships, and accomplish something they may thought was impossible such as running their very own 5K.

And every single time I see those girls cross the finish line, I’m reminded:
 this program changes lives.

Why I’m Asking for Your Support

I’m committed to continuing this work serving on the board, coaching, fundraising, and helping grow this program so every girl who wants to participate can.

When you donate, you’re not just supporting Girls on the Run you’re also supporting my ongoing efforts to bring this program to more girls in our community.

Your Impact

• $15 – Helps inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident
• $25 – Provides healthy snacks for a team for 5 practices
• $50 – Provides running shoes for one girl
• $100 – Provides running shoes for two girls
• $215– Sponsors one girl (program + shoes)
• $250 – Supports training and resources for volunteer coaches
• $500 – Provides snacks for 5 teams for a full season
• $750 – Provides running shoes for an entire team

(Nearly 50% of participants receive scholarships—your support makes participation possible.)

Join Me

I truly believe:
 Every girl deserves to cross that finish line—strong, confident, and proud.

If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing this page.

To show our commitment to this program, Tim and I will be matching all donations up to hitting my target goal of $2500.