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At Fairburn Avenue Elementary, Nora Gorczyca has seen Girls on the Run do so much more than get girls moving. From fifth graders stepping into leadership roles to girls discovering what they can accomplish together, she’s witnessed the confidence, friendships, and sense of community that last long after the 5K finish line. Read Nora’s story and learn why she believes every girl deserves this opportunity.

Catherine “Coach Cat” Bradshaw’s dedication as a volunteer was recently recognized by the Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation with a HALO Award, honoring her outstanding commitment to the girls she serves. In addition to celebrating Cat’s impact, the HALO Award also includes capacity-building funding for Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County. These funds will help strengthen our volunteer management efforts, supporting the recruitment, training, and retention of the incredible coaches who make this program possible. When Coach Cat was nominated for the Halo Award, her reaction was simple: gratitude. But for the girls and coaches whose lives she’s touched through Girls on the Run, her impact runs far deeper. For Coach Cat, this work is personal.