About the organization
Girls on the Run is a national non-profit that strives to help girls in grades 3-8 to be confident and healthy using "fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running." At the end of the 12 weeks curriculum, each participant is ready to run a 5K. Over 64,000 girls participated in the celebratory 5K in 2014, and over 800,000 girls have participated in the GOTR curriculum since it began in 1996.
Why does it appeal to me?
I'd heard of GOTR before but it wasn't really on my radar until no less than three of my family members suggested I feature it on this blog. I love the idea of improving self confidence through sports. As a kid I played basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, ran track and swam competitively. I loved all of it, loved how strong I was and how fun it was. I'm excited that this organization exists to open young girls' eyes to the benefits of running - health, making friends, learning what your body is capable of. Also they have a fun online shop of GOTR apparel and running supplies.
Want to learn more?
To learn more, click here.
To donate, click here.
Like to run and want to volunteer? Opportunities range from a few hours as a 'running buddy' for a 5K race to coaching through the 12 week curriculum. Or you can raise money for Girls on the Run next time participate in a run a long-distance event.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Day 16: American Society for Deaf Children
About the organization
American Society for Deaf Children has a "mission of providing support and advocacy to families of deaf and hard of hearing children." They provide much needed direction and resources especially to the families of newly diagnosed children. I can imagine that this website would be incredibly helpful if we were one of these families.
Why does it appeal to me?
When we lived in DC we lived near Gallaudet University, a college for deaf students. There is a robust, growing deaf community in DC, especially in the area around Union Market, one of my favorite newer attractions in DC. It was great to be able to say "thank you" in sign language to the employees of our favorite deli, and have my daughter seeing lots of people using sign language all around the city. She wasn't interested in signing as a baby but once she started speaking she got very excited about signing, and we now know about 75 signs. Also, on a pop culture note, I really enjoy the show Switched at Birth largely because it features deaf and hard of hearing characters, which is unusual in TV and movies. It's fascinating to watch the scenes between two deaf people, where the music and extraneous noise is removed. It's a great (soapy) show and I love the attention they give to deaf culture. I wanted to donate to a deaf advocacy charity, but didn't know of any. I asked a local advocate what group she recommended, and she suggested ASDC.
Want to learn more?
Click here to learn more.
Want to donate? Click here.
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity. New to the blog? Click here to learn more about my January charity challenge.
Want me to see if your favorite organization accepts microdonations, or want me to feature it? Post a comment below.
American Society for Deaf Children has a "mission of providing support and advocacy to families of deaf and hard of hearing children." They provide much needed direction and resources especially to the families of newly diagnosed children. I can imagine that this website would be incredibly helpful if we were one of these families.
Why does it appeal to me?
When we lived in DC we lived near Gallaudet University, a college for deaf students. There is a robust, growing deaf community in DC, especially in the area around Union Market, one of my favorite newer attractions in DC. It was great to be able to say "thank you" in sign language to the employees of our favorite deli, and have my daughter seeing lots of people using sign language all around the city. She wasn't interested in signing as a baby but once she started speaking she got very excited about signing, and we now know about 75 signs. Also, on a pop culture note, I really enjoy the show Switched at Birth largely because it features deaf and hard of hearing characters, which is unusual in TV and movies. It's fascinating to watch the scenes between two deaf people, where the music and extraneous noise is removed. It's a great (soapy) show and I love the attention they give to deaf culture. I wanted to donate to a deaf advocacy charity, but didn't know of any. I asked a local advocate what group she recommended, and she suggested ASDC.
Want to learn more?
Click here to learn more.
Want to donate? Click here.
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity. New to the blog? Click here to learn more about my January charity challenge.
Want me to see if your favorite organization accepts microdonations, or want me to feature it? Post a comment below.
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