by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - UScellular donated $1,000 in running shoes to Girls on the Run-Flint Hills as part of its "Gift of Connection" program.
More than 20 pairs of running shoes were dropped off to support the Girls on the Run Flint Hills' mission of inspiring girls.
Girls on the Run Flint Hills is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Manhattan, that helps girls to develop essential emotional, social and physical skills aimed at providing them a step ahead in navigating life experiences.
"We received an amazing donation of shoes and a lot of shoes, as you can see them behind me. So that will really make an impact for the girls that we serve here locally and throughout the Flint Hills. So that will go towards girls that have a financial need. It really gives them the tools that they need to be successful. And what that is, is to be successful running. But then also to be successful in learning the life skills that they need to go forward. And really we say the finish line is really the beginning for them. So they set the goal to running that 5K at the beginning of the season and that 5K really sets that tone for where they can go from there. And then from there they can really achieve anything. And that really gives them the confidence, the empowerment to achieve their goals that they set forth after Girls on the Run." Candice McIntosh, Executive Director of Girls on the Run-Flint Hills says.
"It's really awesome. You know, through our 'Gift of Connection' program today, we're donating $1,000 worth of tennis shoes to the Girls on the Run-Flint Hills. And it's really part of our, like I said, our 'Gift to Connections' program. And not only are we doing this here, but we're also doing it for 48 nonprofit organizations, and it's really in celebration of UScellular's 40th anniversary." Justin Lott, Manhattan and Salina Stores Manager, UScellular says.
For more information on Girls on the Run-Flint Hills visit: GOTRFlintHills.org.
UScellular invites the community to participate in the Gift of Connection by making a donation at their local UScellular retail location.