This year, the Hillsboro Optimist Club will be teaming up with the GOTR (Girls on The Run) through Butternut Creek Elementary to sponsor girls running in the Starlight Parade this summer. Funds for the girls were approved at the February 27 Board Meeting, a $600 contribution from the club.Lindsey Akers, GOTR Coach at Butternut Creek Elementary is also looking for volunteers to help cheer the girls on at practices, prepare gifts for the girls at the end of the campaign, and assist with their fundraising. More enthusiastic volunteers will also be needed to be running-buddies with the girls for the parade. They are looking for women runners that would be willing to practice with and run with the girls for the run this summer.
The Hillsboro Optimist Club is full of excited volunteers and benefactors, club member Fred Nachtigal has offered to pay the club $100 if club Sergeant-At-Arms John Meek will also run with the girls in June, and not come in last place. John happily agreed to start training. For more information, contact Club President Monte Akers.
