Girls on the Run International recognizes our board member, Rita Gates! 

Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is thrilled to announce that Rita Gates, local volunteer with the girl empowerment nonprofit organization have been awarded with the Remarkable Volunteer Award by its national headquarters, Girls on the Run International. The annual Remarkable Volunteer Awards is a national volunteer recognition program designed to shine a light on the inspirational and transformative impact volunteers have on Girls on the Run participants and communities.

Rita Gates was nominated as a Remarkable Volunteer in the council supporter category for her work as an Advisory Board Member to our affiliate council. Rita’s remarkable commitment to the values of Girls on the Run and the intentional work she does to help us in our mission here in Western Pennsylvania.

Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is thrilled to announce that Rita Gates, local volunteer with the girl empowerment nonprofit organization have been awarded with the Remarkable Volunteer Award by its national headquarters, Girls on the Run International. The annual Remarkable Volunteer Awards is a national volunteer recognition program designed to shine a light on the inspirational and transformative impact volunteers have on Girls on the Run participants and communities.

Rita Gates was nominated as a Remarkable Volunteer in the council supporter category for her work as an Advisory Board Member to our affiliate council. Rita’s remarkable commitment to the values of Girls on the Run and the intentional work she does to help us in our mission here in Western Pennsylvania.

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