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About our nonprofit:
Girlstart
Nationwide, girls make up the majority of our school children yet take less than 17% of advanced placement test in computer science according to the Educational Testing Service.
Girlstart was founded...
Nationwide, girls make up the majority of our school children yet take less than 17% of advanced placement test in computer science according to the Educational Testing Service.
Girlstart was founded to educate and empower young women in math, science, engineering and technology through hands-on activities and role models.
We collaborate with schools, parents, teachers, industry, higher education and other organizations to provide programs, resources, and strategies to increase the numbers of young women pursuing education and careers in math, science, engineering and technology.
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Fundraising target:
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$1
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So far we have raised:
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$50.00
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Thanks for visiting our page! In our year of living together, we've discovered that among the many likenesses we share (height, love for Jesus, love for oatmeal... you get the idea) is enjoying to run! We love getting to push and encourage one another!! So we decided to run towards a goal, the Austin Marathon! (We'll actually only be running the half- marathon:13.1 miles) While doing this, we learned that we could raise money for our favorite non-profit (and where Lauren works) in Austin: Girlstart!
Consider supporting us in our training by supporting Girlstart's goal to see girls step up in the math, science, and engineering world!
"Girlstart gets girls more interested in math, science, engineering and technology (as you probably know, these are typically male-dominated fields) by presenting the subjects to them in a fun, girl-friendly environment. I have seen the way girls gain confidence through our programs. They lose that fear of being labeled a "smart girl" and really start dreaming about their future. Many of the girls in our programs come from a single-parent home, often with five or more people living off of less than $20,000 a year. An interest in math, science, engineering or technology can give girls the confidence they need to finish high school, the ticket they need to get to college, and a future career that will elevate their economic situation." -Sarah Haeglin
Thanks, everyone!
Running hard,
Court and Lauren
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