Meet Carl, a senior at Polytechnic High School, who is participating in SRLA for the first time this school year. During his SRLA Journey this year Carl has found a second family in his teammates. Read this week’s blog to learn more about Carl’s experience.
Read MoreThis week we are highlighting Fernanda, a ninth grader at Girls Leadership Academy! This is her first season running with SRLA and she is aiming to run the LA Marathon for this first time with her teammates, this March.
Read MoreThis past Saturday, SRLA handed out over 3,500 pairs of running shoes to our students and leaders. These shoes, generously donated by Nike, mark an important milestone for SRLA students - the halfway point in their training for the Los Angeles Marathon. We asked students to reflect on what the gift of shoes meant to them.
Read MoreMeet Fabiola! She is a 12th grader at Angel’s Gate High School and is training to complete her first marathon this year. Through her SRLA journey she is learning how the importance of consistency in reaching her goals.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving, from the entire SRLA Family to you! Thank you for your dedication to students across Los Angeles, and your support in helping them reach their goals. SRLA students are so grateful for you and all the ways you help them on their marathon journey. Here’s what students are most thankful for on this year’s SRLA Journey…
Read MoreThis weekend we are celebrating SRLA’s 35th Anniversary at the SRLA Anniversary 15K & 5K. We will be honoring our Alumni and displaying items from the SRLA journey, starting from 1989. To honor 35 years we are sharing some SRLA Alumni’s favorite moments from their time in the program…
Read MorePlease join us in welcoming the newest member of the SRLA Family, Gabriela Arvizu! We are thrilled to welcome Gaby as SRLA's new President & CEO. Gaby brings with her a passion for youth empowerment and deep experience with social impact work that will be pivotal in furthering SRLA's mission.
Read MoreWe checked in with SRLA students earlier this week to see how they were feeling about the upcoming season. They are excited to make new friends and strengthen existing bonds, they are excited to run in new parts of the city, and to push themselves beyond what they thought was possible.
Read MoreYou can help SRLA choose the design for this year's Friendship Run t-shirt. This month, SRLA students are creating and sharing their designs for the #SRLADrawnTogether Friendship Run T-Shirt Art Contest.
Read MoreEmerson faced adversity with schedule conflicts and simply having too much on his plate. However, his passion for running allowed him to overcome this adversity and to do what he loves most; running with his friends.
Read MoreMarcia has completed SRLA 4 times out of Marquez High School. SRLA opened her eyes to a lot of different people and how a common goal connects them. She will attend UC Santa Barbara in the fall.
Read MoreSusana from PUC Community High took the reins of her SRLA team after a lot of adversity, both with the pandemic and with internal changes of leadership. Her guidance to her team helped build back the SRLA program at PUC, and Susana’s efforts helped implement a culture of perseverance and support in the team.
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