Myplatform

 Alright, I am officially starting my blog as Miss Bakersfield!! I am definitely not "tech-savvy" so it has taken me a while to sit down and take the time to set up a blog account. Anyway, being Miss Bakersfield has already been such a rewarding experience. I am enjoying the community events that I've had the pleasure to be a part of and the opportunities and possibilities are endless.

Currently I am working on promoting my platform "Girls on the Run," which is an international non-profit organization for girls grades 3-8 that provides 10-12 week seasons both in the Fall and Spring; through the course of the season, the girls will be training for a non-competitive 5k run that takes place at the end of the season as well as participating in community service. Its more of a mentor program that combines training for the 5k run with lessons that inspire them to love themselves for their unique qualities, become more physically fit and healthy, and as I like to say, improve their positive internal dialogue!!

I chose to support this program because I love running, I'm a health nut, and I have always wanted a little sister that I could be a role model for. Also, the ages of the girls we will be dealing with is an important growing period so I think it is important to provide a fun and comfotable environment for them to learn lessons and gain friendships that will last a lifetime :)

Currently Bakersfield doesn't have a branch, it is my goal to get the program started by August. I am in the process of creating a charitable 5k and 10k race that I am hoping to host on May 5 in order to raise some of the $7,500 to get this program started in Bakersfield. I know that seems to be a lot of money, however, I think Bakersfield could use a such a unique program. It would really benefit the young ladies of our community. I have lots of work cut out for myself the next few months, busy busy busy!!!