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US Surgeon General Acknowledges GOTR in Report

Bianey Alejandra Douglas

In May 2023, a report titled “Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address
Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Adolescents”, was jointly
published by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the U.S. Public
Health Service. This report highlights the strong link between the physical and mental
well-being of young people in our country. It states, “Physical activity is a critical but
often overlooked tool to support both the physical and mental health of children and
adolescents aged 6-17 years”(Murthy 1).

Collaborations between public health experts and organizations that directly engage with youth, such as schools, community centers, and churches are proven to be one of the most effective ways to enhance young people's opportunities for meaningful physical activity. Many of these partnerships aim to create a higher level of accessibility to physical exercise, during and outside school hours.

Recognized as a commendable initiative by the nation's foremost health authority, Girls on the Run was cited as a premier program dedicated to eliminating obstacles for disadvantaged groups of youth seeking important physical engagement.


Murthy highlights, “girls who were the least active when they started the program
increased their overall physical activity by >40%, from completing ≥60 minutes of
physical activity 3.0 days per week prior to participation to 4.4 days per week after
participation”(Murthy 3). These effects were proven to be long-lasting and sustainable.
“Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
Among Children and Adolescents”, emphasized how Girls on the Run effectively boosted participants' overall physical activity levels and nurtured essential life skills,
such as conflict resolution, self-esteem, as well as mindful decision-making. The impact
of the program on young girls was notable as, “97% of girls said that they learned
critical life skills, including resolving conflict, helping others, or making intentional
decisions, and 85% reported improvements in confidence, caring, competence,
character development, or connection to others” (Murthy 3).


Girls on the Run is an embodiment of the power that lies in connecting physical
health to mental health. Our program builds bolder, braver, and better-equipped girls.

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US Surgeon General Acknowledges GOTR in Report

In May 2023, a report titled “Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address
Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Adolescents”, was jointly
published by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the U.S. Public
Health Service. This report highlights the strong link between the physical and mental
well-being of young people in our country. It states, “Physical activity is a critical but
often overlooked tool to support both the physical and mental health of children and
adolescents aged 6-17 years”(Murthy 1).

Collaborations between public health experts and organizations that directly engage with youth, such as schools, community centers, and churches are proven to be one of the most effective ways to enhance young people's opportunities for meaningful physical activity. Many of these partnerships aim to create a higher level of accessibility to physical exercise, during and outside school hours.

Recognized as a commendable initiative by the nation's foremost health authority, Girls on the Run was cited as a premier program dedicated to eliminating obstacles for disadvantaged groups of youth seeking important physical engagement.


Murthy highlights, “girls who were the least active when they started the program
increased their overall physical activity by >40%, from completing ≥60 minutes of
physical activity 3.0 days per week prior to participation to 4.4 days per week after
participation”(Murthy 3). These effects were proven to be long-lasting and sustainable.
“Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
Among Children and Adolescents”, emphasized how Girls on the Run effectively boosted participants' overall physical activity levels and nurtured essential life skills,
such as conflict resolution, self-esteem, as well as mindful decision-making. The impact
of the program on young girls was notable as, “97% of girls said that they learned
critical life skills, including resolving conflict, helping others, or making intentional
decisions, and 85% reported improvements in confidence, caring, competence,
character development, or connection to others” (Murthy 3).


Girls on the Run is an embodiment of the power that lies in connecting physical
health to mental health. Our program builds bolder, braver, and better-equipped girls.

Read More

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Celeste Ford is an inspirational entrepreneur and philanthropist. As the Founder, former CEO
and, now Board Chair of Stellar Solutions, an aerospace engineering company, she has ensured that customers' critical needs were met while empowering her employees to create their dream jobs. Ford founded Stellar Solutions in 1995 with the purpose of delivering high impact for a wide variety of aerospace clients. She also founded Stellar Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in the next generation of space entrepreneurs, in 2022.

In addition to her many accomplishments in the aerospace field, Celeste Ford is a leader in
philanthropy. Just a few years after starting Stellar, the Stellar Solutions Foundation
was established to create a vehicle for employees to support the causes they care about –each year, every employee gets $1000 to donate to the charity of their choice. In 2008, Celeste and her husband Kevin founded the Mirnahill Foundation in order to give back
to the community as a family. Mirnahill focuses on strategic giving with a mission to educate, empower, and inspire youth through sports and values of family, inclusion, and trust. The Ford family envisions a world where every child has access to safe, after-school athletics activities that promote healthy habits and essential life-long lessons, and supports organizations who are helping make that a reality. We thank the Mirnahill Foundation for their continued support and positive social impact in our community. Celeste Ford, and the Ford family inspire us to engage with our communities and lead with heart.

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