Statistics say that more than half of American girls are not happy with their bodies (at 13) By the time they are 17, 78% are unhappy with their bodies. Anywhere between 40 – 60% of elementary school girl are concerned about their weight or fearful they are becoming too fat.  Which leads us to a girl’s overall self-confidence.  

A survey by Education Week, found girls' self-confidence has dropped in the last 7 years. Their confidence level has dropped. That’s only the tip of the iceberg. Mental health is now a concern for most girls because more girls are feeling sad or depressed.  

Where am I going with all this doom-and-gloom talk about girls? To a place where girls can grow and thrive and feel self-assured and confident. This place is called Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont. It’s a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to build girls up; to inspire them through interactive lessons and physical activity. This organization has made running a part of life for these girls. By running, they gain confidence and the will & courage to create their own happiness. We are talking to these ‘girls’ today. 

GUESTS -

Emily Bird, Program Manager - Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont:

Camilla da Rosa (mother of participant)  

Olivia da Rosa - Girls On The Run participant

INFORMATION -

Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont 5K

Saturday, November 16 - 12:30-3:30 pm

Salisbury Community Park,

935 Hurley School Road

Salisbury, NC

Statistics say that more than half of American girls are not happy with their bodies (at 13) By the time they are 17, 78% are unhappy with their bodies. Anywhere between 40 – 60% of elementary school girl are concerned about their weight or fearful they are becoming too fat.  Which leads us to a girl’s overall self-confidence.  
A survey by Education Week, found girls' self-confidence has dropped in the last 7 years. Their confidence level has dropped. That’s only the tip of the iceberg. Mental health is now a concern for most girls because more girls are feeling sad or depressed.  
Where am I going with all this doom-and-gloom talk about girls? To a place where girls can grow and thrive and feel self-assured and confident. This place is called Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont. It’s a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to build girls up; to inspire them through interactive lessons and physical activity. This organization has made running a part of life for these girls. By running, they gain confidence and the will &amp; courage to create their own happiness. We are talking to these ‘girls’ today. 
GUESTS -
Emily Bird, Program Manager - <a href="https://www.gotrgreaterpiedmont.org/">Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont</a><a href="https://www.gotrgreaterpiedmont.org/">:</a> 
Camilla da Rosa (mother of participant)  
Olivia da Rosa - Girls On The Run participant
INFORMATION -
<a href="https://www.gotrgreaterpiedmont.org/5k">Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont 5K</a>
Saturday, November 16 - 12:30-3:30 pm
Salisbury Community Park,
935 Hurley School Road
Salisbury, NC

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 Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:janine.davis@bbgi.com">janine.davis@bbgi.com</a>.
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