Soroptimist Girls of Action & Leadership
Green was the color of the day as 27 girls from Langton Public School gathered at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls to set off for a 5k run along the trail and back. The event was the culmination of the 2023 Girls of Action and Leadership (GOAL), a 10-week motivational, interactive program for girls in grades 4 to 6 that empowers them to realize their potential, and overcome adversities, while participating in group and running activities.
The program, designed by Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes with input from the principals and teachers, provides a blend of activities which combine training for a non-competitive 5k run/walk with an interactive curriculum to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles. In addition, the girls decide on and undertake a community project. This year the girls visited the Fenelon Court seniors’ home. The girls planted flowers in three of their planters. They also made cards, filled gift bags with personal products for the residents while a group of the girls put on a small talent show for them.
GOAL is funded by Soroptimist and delivered by volunteer coaches drawn from the Soroptimist membership and the teaching staff. Soroptimist provides participants with new athletic shoes to wear for training and the run, a T-shirt and a medal to commemorate completion of the program and the fun run.
Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes is a volunteer service organization for women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 2011, the club is part of Soroptimist International where more than 66,000 Soroptimists in 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women and girls.
