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The Empire Runners Club was formed in 1975, during the early stages of the "running boom". Over the years the main focus of the club shifted from highly-competitive racing teams to local race sponsorship to social training group. Currently the Empire Runners Club encompasses all of those aspects of running with equal emphasis. While the majority of the most talented runners in Sonoma County are active club members, they make up only a small percentage of our total membership. Many members are racers of all levels of ability who take part in club-sponsored races, team competition and group training sessions. Others prefer the solitude of running alone, take part in the group sessions for social pleasures or simply wish to maintain fitness and health. Beginners join to learn more about racing, training and fitness and for the encouragement, support and motivation that a group can provide. Whatever the goal, all members share a common thread: the enjoyment of running.
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
Other recipients include:
Rohnert Park Cal Ripken / Babe Ruth Baseball
Twin Hills Charter School Rohnert Park Warriors Youth Football and Cheer
Piner High Project Graduation Analy High School Leadership
Two-Rock School Eduation Foundation Santa Rosa Mothers Club
Sonoma State University Athletics Rancho Cotate Booster Club
West County Youth Football and Cheer Petaluma Panthers Football & Cheer
Piner Olivet Education Foundation Santa Rosa Junior Hockey Club
Francis A. Binkley Elementary School Maria Carrillo High School
Ressurection Parish United Anglers
Thomas Page Elementary School PTA Apples & Bananas
SunRidge Charter School Nonesuch School
El Molino Little League Rancho Cotate Little League
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