The GOTR of WNC chapter was founded in 2002 by Rachelle Sorensen-Cox and has grown from serving 15 girls in 2002 to over 1200 girls in 2009. Since our inception, we have impacted more than 4000 girls with our unique curriculum.
We currently offer programs in the 12 counties of WNC - Buncombe, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Swain, and Transylvania. New programs are encouraged to apply to be a program site for either fall or spring sessions. Site Applications can be downloaded here.
Girls on the Run of WNC is a not-for-profit organization that exists solely by program fees, and individual and corporate donations and grants. Girls on the Run Principals and Values• Express an attitude of gratitude
• Be honest in your actions and words
• Have personal, professional and family balance
• Be drug and tobacco free
• Seek the positive in all challenges
• Live a healthy lifestyle
• Encourage yourself and others to be themselves
• Be open-minded
• Always do the best you can at every moment
• Live in the moment and appreciate all that is around you
• Have fun!!
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Audrey McElwain, Executive Director
Audrey has extensive experience working for non-profit organizations as a fundraiser for United Way and American Cancer Society and has also volunteered for Outward Bound West, Leadership Asheville, and United Way of Asheville-Buncombe County. She is a long-time resident of the Asheville area and an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast.
Rachelle Sorensen-Cox, 5K and Special Events Coordinator
Rachelle learned about Girls on the Run in the spring of 2001 and founded the Western North Carolina chapter shortly after. By September of that year Rachelle was coaching 2 programs and talking about Girls on the Run to anyone who would listen. Her role within the organization has morphed over the years and today, Rachelle is happily employed by GOTR of WNC as 5K and Special Events Coordinator. She and her daughter Soren can often been seen working from their mobile office (thank goodness for baby joggers and blackberries)! Lisa Sousa, Administrative and Bookkeeper Assistant Lisa joined GOTR of WNC in November 2009. Bio coming soon!
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