An Interview with Jenni Henry, development manager, Girls on the Run

Girls who participate in Girls on the Run Chicago programs aren't sprinting away from problems but making a mad dash toward a better, brighter future.

The nonprofit offers experiential learning programs for young girls that combine training for a 3.1-mile run with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The program's goal is less depression and fewer adolescent pregnancies, eating disorders, suicide attempts, substance/alcohol abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.