For Marci Feldman, a Returning (5 years!) Girls on the Run Coach, saying, 'Yes,' to coach at Girls on the Run means saying, 'Yes,' to empower the next generation as an advocate for her and every girl on the team. Marci believes building self confidence and emotional awareness are basic building blocks.

How Girls on the Run helped one young girl feel included and confident enough to try new things.

Nadine is an animated 3rd Grader who also happens to be partially blind. That didn't stop her from joining 2025 spring season of Girls on the Run. Her mother, Brooklyn, recalls begin impressed right away by the entire experience: "The GOTR coaches were figuring out how to include Nadine, but there was no hesitation on how to make it work."

What happens when three women come together to launch a one-of-its-kind program for the Michiana community? A Lot!

It wasn't about them, Val concluded, it was about supporting each other. One small act or gesture can have an immeasurable impact, Val said.

"How often in our day-to-day lives do we dismiss the chance to support a friend or even a stranger? Sometimes even saying hello to somebody can have more meaning than we realize."

Renee Brown started coaching for Girls on the Run when her oldest daughter, Coley, was eligible as a third grader at Meadows Edge Elementary. One of Renee's best friends approached her and asked Renee to do the program with her.

"I almost never tell her no because it's almost always a good idea when she's talking about it," Renee laughed.