Join Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont for the 4th annual Thin Mint Sprint run/walk fundraiser, in partnership with BB&T and On the Mark Sports, on Saturday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at The Madeleine Dassow Girl Scout Learning Center, 1203 Frances Daily Court, Colfax. Girls and families, as well as runners from across the state are welcome to register for the event.
The Thin Mint Sprint is one way Girl Scouts provides healthy living opportunities to the community. For nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts has offered innovative programs in sports, nutrition and health. Through various activities, Girl Scouting encourages girls to engage in a wide range of activities that teach them about developing healthy everyday habits, from the importance of exercise and sleep, to good hygiene and eating habits. Girl Scouts can earn the “marathon training” patch by walking, jogging or skipping 23 miles prior to race day and completing the 5K.
“This is a healthy, fun family event,” said Jenny Sliker, Director of Community Relations. “We are thrilled at the popularity of our Thin Mint Sprint.”
The event will open with a 9/11 ceremony at 8 a.m. and will be followed by the fun run at 8:30 a.m. and 5K beginning at 9 a.m.
Participants may register for the Thin Mint Sprint one-mile family fun walk/run or 5K. The cost for the fun run is $15 for all participants. The cost for the 5K is $25 for Girl Scouts and $30 for non-Girl Scouts. Participants will receive a box of the popular Thin Mint cookies while quantities last. Registration is available online at www.bigfootrunning.com or on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. The run is open to all ages with prizes given to participants in each age category.
All proceeds from the 2010 Thin Mint Sprint support programs and financial assistance for more than 18,000 Girl Scouts in central and western North Carolina.
About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves more than 18,000 girls and approximately 8,000 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains ten camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.
About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 3.7 million girl and adult members worldwide. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouting is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls throughout the United States including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as destinations abroad. |
