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This month, we’re proud to spotlight Gamma Phi Beta, a valued Girls on the Run national partner whose members have been integral to our mission season after season. From volunteering as coaches and 5K-day cheer stations to helping spread the word about our programs on campus and in the community, Gamma Phi Beta members have shown what it means to embody strength, compassion, and leadership.

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Krista Reilly, a longtime coach, educator, and passionate advocate who has championed Girls on the Run for 17 seasons–bringing the program to three different schools throughout her career in education.

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Anetra Briggins, a dedicated coach, Young Professionals Board member, and proud Girls on the Run alum.

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Becca Rackley, one of our longest-standing coaches and a passionate advocate for our middle school program, Heart & Sole.

This month, we’re thrilled to highlight Anna Hunter, the incredible founder of Girls on the Run Georgia, lifelong supporter, and champion of girls. Anna’s journey with Girls on the Run began long before the program ever reached Georgia. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Anna had a very special connection to the movement.

This month, we’re thrilled to highlight Karla Sadler, a dedicated Girls on the Run Georgia volunteer, supporter, and member of our Empower Giving Society. Her involvement with GOTR started with a simple favor—a friend asked Karla to be a 5K Buddy for her daughter at a Girls on the Run 5K. As an avid runner, biker, and hiker, she was happy to join in. But what she experienced that day was far more than just a fun run.

We recognize that serving as a volunteer coach at Girls on the Run requires a huge commitment, which is why we wanted to give a WOW Energy Award to some very special Girls on the Run coaches who celebrated 5 and 20 seasons of coaching this fall. 

Together, with support from the Susan Crown Exchange and our partner organizations with the Million Coaches Challenge, Girls on the Run has embarked on a journey to train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. 

As Girls on the Run prepares for the fall season, the organization is still in need of nearly 50 volunteer coaches to help lead teams of participants.