Girls of Virtue 3rd Annual Bridge the Gap 5K - 2025
On August 9, 2025, dozens of passionate supporters laced up their shoes and hit the pavement at our 3rd Annual Bridge the Gap 5K—running not just for themselves, but for the future of Girls of Virtue.
This was more than a race. It was a declaration from our city’s change makers: We will not stand by while a generation struggles in the dark. We will run to bring hope.
Runners and walkers were moved by powerful testimonies from the girls in our program and stirred by the vision cast by our Founder. Laughter, tears, and cheers filled the morning as the community united around one mission—to equip the next generation with purpose, resilience, and hope.
Together, we crossed more than a finish line. We took another step toward bridging the gap for the young people and the resources they need right here in Jacksonville.
Seven of our young women completed their first-ever 5K, and four supporters also took on the challenge of running 3.1 miles for the very first time—a picture of courage, growth, and perseverance that inspired everyone watching.