A FUNDRAISER FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN® SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA
Fuel her limitless potential.
Empower her stride.
Every girl deserves shoes that fit. Your donation helps empower the stride of River Region girls by purchasing running shoes.
Approximately 80% of the schools served in our area are Title 1 schools.
100% of Donations Goes to GOTR Central Alabama
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Every Girl Deserves Shoes that Fit
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$50–60 BUYS A NEW PAIR
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MONTGOMERY · AUTAUGA · ELMORE · LEE · DALLAS
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100% of Donations Goes to GOTR Central Alabama ✦ Every Girl Deserves Shoes that Fit ✦ $50–60 BUYS A NEW PAIR ✦ MONTGOMERY · AUTAUGA · ELMORE · LEE · DALLAS ✦
- 80%
- of schools we serve in this area are Title 1 schools
- $50–60
- buys one new pair of running shoes through GOTR partnerships
- 500–600
- miles run by an average varsity cross country runner in a season
- 5
- counties served: Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lee & Dallas
THE PROGRAM
More than just running
Lace it Forward is a fundraising program started by Elle Ingram to support Girls on the Run (GOTR) South Central Alabama. GOTR is an international non-profit organization that empowers young girls from all backgrounds through running.
GOTR South Central Alabama serves schools in Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lee and Dallas counties. Based on an afterschool program, girls improve their social, emotional and physical skills so that they can successfully navigate life experiences. But Girls on the Run is more than just running — GOTR cultivates an environment of joy to show girls their limitless potential.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
100% goes to shoes.
Lace it Forward is a fundraising platform for local school runners in the River Region area to raise money for GOTR South Central Alabama. One hundred percent of the funds raised go directly to GOTR South Central Alabama to buy running shoes for local girls participating in the program.
Many girls in our area rely on GOTR to provide running shoes so that they can move safely and confidently from the very start. Through their partnerships, GOTR South Central Alabama can purchase a new pair of running shoes for $50–$60. Your donation will directly impact girls in Title 1 schools.
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STEP 01
Pick a runner
Identify a local high school runner you'd like to support. Don't have someone in mind? Just write in Elle Ingram, Montgomery Academy.
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STEP 02
Choose how to give
Pledge per mile based on training and meet mileage, or make a one-time donation. An average varsity cross country runner covers 500–600 miles in a season.
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STEP 03
Settle up at season's end
If you pledged per mile, Elle will reach out with the season's total mileage. Checks are payable to Girls on the Run South Central Alabama; credit card transactions are processed through GOTR.
HOW TO MAKE A DONATION
Supporting GOTR through
Lace it Forward is easy.
Donations are collected through the end of the Fall 2026 Cross Country Season. The drive officially ends Sunday, November 8, 2026 — the day after the Alabama State Cross Country Championships.
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Bronze
10¢
per mile
Estimated season gift $55 ≈ 1 pair of shoes
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Silver
25¢
per mile
Estimated season gift $137 ≈ 2 pairs of shoes
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Gold
50¢
per mile
Estimated season gift $275 ≈ 5 pairs of shoes
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Platinum
$1
per mile
Estimated season gift $550 ≈ 10 pairs of shoes
See your impact
Slide to estimate a season's mileage, then pick a pledge level.
Pledge level$275
Your season gift
That's about 5 pairs of running shoes for River Region girls.
PLEDGE PER MILE
Choose your level.
Pledge an amount for every mile your runner covers this season. Estimates below assume a 550-mile season.
DONATE TO LACE IT FORWARD
Make your pledge.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Elle Ingram
Elle Ingram is a senior at Montgomery Academy. She first participated in Girls on the Run in the third grade through her school program — and immediately became hooked on running. She joined her school cross country and track teams as soon as she could in the 7th grade.
GOTR has continued to be a part of her life as she has volunteered as an assistant coach at her school, introducing younger girls to a sport she loves.
2× Individual State Champion — 800m
AHSAA XC State Champions 2024
AHSAA XC State Champions 2025
FOR RUNNERS & SUPPORTERS
Follow every mile.
Thank you to everyone who wants to support this fantastic cause. To keep up with the mileage being run by those participating in the program, there's a dedicated Strava club you can join.
Grand Total Raised
$—Total to be announced after the drive closes
Total to be updated after the drive opens. Thank you for your support of Lace it Forward!