Marcee Gray, program coordinator for the local Girls on the Run program, said their aim is to teach girls — grades 3 to 5 — confidence and leadership skills, as well as the connection between healthy bodies and minds.
supports those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse by providing safe shelter, crisis intervention, prevention and victim advocacy. It’s participated in the international running program for nearly a decade.
Gray said during the 10-week program, they hope to teach young girls how to understand and speak up for themselves. They also hope the girls learn what healthy relationships look like. “What’s amazing to me these days is how much kids have going on in their lives,” Gray said. “Wow. It’s a lot to compete with, between violin lessons and ballet lessons and all the different things kids are doing. Having a twice-a-week commitment for 10 weeks is a huge accomplishment.” that offer the Girls on the Run program, Homer is the only community on the Kenai Peninsula.
This season starts on Feb. 27, with practice on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at the West Homer Elementary gym from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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