CA ACR184

Recognizes May 7, 2022, as Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento Day

Encourages schools across the Sacramento region to promote participation in Girls on the Run programs for girls in grades 3 to 8

Acknowledges Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento as a nonprofit founded in 2002 that provides after-school running programs across Sacramento, Yolo, and western Placer and El Dorado Counties

Notes the program has served over 5,000 families since inception, with up to 400 registered participants expected at 40 schools across four counties in 2022, and provided financial assistance to nearly half of all participants

Highlights that the program's research-based curriculum and trained coaches help girls build self-confidence, develop healthy relationships, and establish lifelong appreciation for physical and emotional health