Richmond, Virginia – Girls on the Run Greater Richmond is thrilled to announce its 10th-anniversary celebration with the upcoming "Limitless Potential" event. The milestone event will take place on October 26, 2023 at Common House. As we commemorate a decade of inspiring and empowering girls, we invite the local community to join us in celebrating the organization's significant impact on the lives of young girls in the Richmond area.

Since its inception a decade ago, Girls on the Run Greater Richmond has been dedicated to creating a more joyful, confident, and empowered generation of girls. The "Limitless Potential" event will celebrate this remarkable journey and set the stage for the organization's future endeavors to continue supporting girls in the community.

Recognized as one of the fastest growing councils in the US this year, Girls on the Run Greater Richmond will serve 800 girls across 50 schools in the City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Goochland, Hanover, Petersburg, and Powhatan with over 200 volunteer coaches. Girls on the Run is a fun, evidence-based after-school program that inspires girl empowerment by building confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills. The program culminates at a twice-yearly 5K event that draws over 1,500 attendees. The fall 5K is open to the public and will take place at Bryan Park on Sunday, November 19.

10-Year Celebration Event Highlights:

• Empowering Stories: Hear inspiring stories from girls, parents, and volunteers whose lives have been positively impacted by Girls on the Run. We are excited to announce panelists of community leaders in Richmond who will share their insights and experiences on empowering girls and harnessing their limitless potential:
  • Jay Ell Alexander: Owner and CEO of Black Girls Run!
  • Keira D’Amato: Pro-Runner and owner of PR Run & Walk
  • Aliyah Hoye: Teacher and Girls on the Run Coach
  • Faby Helme: Emergency Preparedness Specialist at Dominion Energy
  • Adrienne Wright: SVP and Managing Director of Talent and Culture at the Martin
    Agency
• Community Impact: Learn about the organization's incredible impact on the local community, from fostering physical activity and a healthy lifestyle to building confidence and leadership skills in girls.
• Announcements: Be the first to hear about exciting initiatives and partnerships as Girls on the Run Greater Richmond looks ahead to the next decade of empowering girls.
• Networking: Connect with community leaders, sponsors, and supporters who share the commitment to empowering girls and building their limitless potential.

Girls on the Run Greater Richmond Executive Director Catherine Estevez said, "Our 10th-anniversary celebration is a testament to the incredible journey we have been on. We have positively impacted the lives of thousands of girls in the Richmond area, helping them discover their limitless potential. We are excited to celebrate our achievements and look forward to the next ten years of creating a brighter future for even more girls in our community."

The "Limitless Potential" event supporters include Sherah, Dominion Energy, Delta Dental, Synergy Technical, USI, Dotted Line Agency, Brown Advisory, and Navigator Counseling & Consulting. The "Limitless Potential" event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend and join in the celebration. More information about the event, including ticketing and program details, can be found on the girls on the Run Greater Richmond website at https://www.gotrrichmond.org/10th-anniversary-rva.