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How to Get Involved with Girls on the Run

The volunteer-based organization will host a variety of events this month to keep the program growing throughout Stark County

The focus of Girls on the Run of Stark County is to help girls realize they can accomplish any goal they set for themselves, says Patty Lovell, who started the Stark County chapter in 2009.

However, the volunteer-based organization needs donations in order to assist girls in achieving personal success.

Throughout August, the group will host the following fundraisers:

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United Way Day of Caring

Aug. 18, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. – , 6073 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton

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Benefit Wine Tasting

Aug. 27, 7 p.m. – Maize Valley Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville

Cost: $25 ($12 tax deductible) and includes wine sampling, appetizers, music and chance to bid on gift baskets

Click here to purchase tickets or mail a check (made out to Girls on the Run) to Lovell, 1013 27th St. NE, Canton, Ohio, 44714

Fishers Community Awards

If 50 cardholders register for community rewards, Fishers will donate to the organization at no cost to cardholders.

More information about volunteering opportunities and ways to donate, visit the Girls on the Run of Stark County website.

To learn more about the group, check out our story profiling the organization.

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