GO THE DISTANCE WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY!
Garden City, NY May 4, 2011 – There’s still time to register for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, “Girls Go the Distance” Walkathon on Sunday, June 5th at SUNY College at Old Westbury. The two-mile walk complete with entertainment and activities will bring together hundreds of Long Islanders, families, Troops, community and local corporations in support of gaining awareness for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Healthy Living Initiative.
“There’s still time to register for our walk, get a team together and start fundraising,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We are excited for a fun-filled day full of energetic participants, sunny skies and people all gathered together to make a difference in the lives of girls.”
The Healthy Living Initiative brings a unique perspective to keeping girls healthy, as girls define health in their own terms, placing as much emphasis on emotional and social well-being as physical health, nutrition and physical fitness. In addition to healthy eating and physical fitness, the Healthy Living Initiative also focuses on increasing girls’ self-esteem, media image awareness and how to develop healthy relationships.
Walk attendees will participate in fun activities that can help them learn about healthy choices. Girl Scout Alumnae and corporate teams will meet today's Girl Scouts, network with peers and be real-life role models for girls throughout Nassau County. In addition, all attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and meet, Amy Palmiero-Winters, the official Walkathon Grand Marshall and hear about her perseverance, athleticism and inspirational accomplishments.
To register, become a team captain, sponsor or for more information on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County “Girls Go the Distance” Walkathon, please visit www.gsnc.org/walk.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and develops leadership skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 99th year, continues to make the world a better place one girl at a time.
For more information on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County call Donna Rivera Downey 516 741-2550 at ext. 260, or visit www.gsnc.org.
