For the past nine months, I have served as the Executive Director of our local Girls on the Run council which serves five counties in the Greater Austin area. During this time, I have led two seasons with elementary school teams in Austin, Del Valle, and Leander ISD, serving nearly 200 3rd-5th grade girls and seeing first-hand the confidence and connection that builds over the course of our 10-week after-school program. As a solo-staff run non-profit I have also trained and coordinated all volunteers, planned the fall 5K and collaborated with Austin Sunshine Run for the spring 5K, developed the board of directors, and did a LIVE KXAN interview with a 3rd grader who made that experience so much better!
In celebration of my 45th birthday and in recognition of the VOLUNTEERS who have made GOTR Austin possible over the years, I am asking for your support in helping me reach my fundraising goal of $450. As a MAMA ON THE MOVE, I'll be dancing and walking through the month and you are invited to follow my FUNraising journey via Facebook - Melissa Sustaita Acosta and Instagram @melissaacosta.atx.
Girls on the Run Austin is a 501(c)3 organization based in Austin, TX.
MISSION: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
VISION: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
