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This month, we’re thrilled to highlight Tes Sobomehin Marshall, our dedicated Girls on the Run Georgia 5K Race Manager, volunteer, and supporter. Tes first became involved with Girls on the Run Georgia while working as a Guest Advocate at Big Peach Running Co. She regularly set up information tables at race events and quickly connected with our program’s mission. Through these events, she met Executive Director Lea Rolfes, who not only welcomed her into the Girls on the Run community but also supported Tes’s own running events. When the opportunity for a new Race Manager opened in 2015, Tes officially stepped into her leadership role.

Girls on the Run Georgia is celebrating 25 years of inspiring confidence in girls across Georgia, and each month, we’re spotlighting supporters who have played a crucial role in shaping our council.

This month, we’re proud to spotlight the Girls on the Run Young Professionals Board (GOTR YPB). Founded in 2016, GOTR YPB provides a leadership volunteer opportunity to individuals who are passionate about our mission, but may not be able to coach due to time constraints or would prefer to dedicate their time to serve the organization outside of coaching.

Girls on the Run Georgia is celebrating an incredible milestone this year: 25 years of inspiring confidence in girls across Georgia! Each month, we're taking a trip down memory lane and spotlighting a person who has played a crucial role in shaping our council. From coaches and volunteers to staff and participants, these stories reflect the heart of Girls on the Run Georgia as we continue to build confidence, strength, and connections throughout Georgia communities. 

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. 

Since our founding in 2000, more than 40,000 girls and gender-expansive youth have participated in our program, which creatively uses physical activity to help teach valuable life skills, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. What started as a community in greater Atlanta has expanded into parts of North Georgia, Athens, the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Golden Isles, and beyond. 

Girls on the Run Georgia Awarded Grant by the Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund to Support Sites and Participants with Their Evidence-Based Program

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. 

From GOTR Girl to GOTR Intern: How Girls on the Run Has Impacted My Life for Over a Decade