Girls on the Run, Vibram and SmartWool Present Inaugural "Remarkable" Award to Gazelle Sports at 2015 Running & Fitness Event for Women

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Girls on the Run International, along with the organization's National Partners Vibram and SmartWool, presented the inaugural "Remarkable Running Footwear Specialty Retail Partnership" award to Gazelle Sports at the Running & Fitness Event for Women in Chicago this week. The award recognizes a retailer who has been an exceptional partner to its local Girls on the Run council.  Gazelle Sports received the award in recognition of its long-time support of Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo.

"From spearheading initial efforts to bring Girls on the Run to Kalamazoo, to providing funding for our first staff member, to engaging employees as coaches and board members, the support we receive from Gazelle Sports is immeasurable," said Melisa Beeson, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo.  "Gazelle Sports has been an integral partner with Girls on the Run."

The Girls on the Run "Remarkable Running Footwear Specialty Retail Partnership" award was presented during a reception sponsored by Vibram, SmartWool and Runner's World on Monday, June 29^th.  The annual event is attended by specialty running retailers and includes special events, workshops and a trade show.  SmartWool & Vibram presented Gazelle Sports with the award and also made a $1,000 donation to Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo in honor of Gazelle Sports.

For more information about Girls on the Run visit www.girlsontherun.org.

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SOURCE Girls on the Run International

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