Floriselda just recently graduated from Contreras Learning Complex, and she is a recipient of the SRLA Scholarship. Being a part of SRLA helped Floriselda find community and reach for her dreams.
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Meet Jasmine! Jasmine recently graduated from Fulton College Prep, and she will be attending UCLA in the fall. She has been a member of SRLA for four years, and she is a recipient of the SRLA Scholarship. Here is what Jasmine had to say as she reflected on her experience with SRLA.
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After this year’s Virtual Leader Conference SRLA Leaders were given the opportunity to reflect on the importance of leading a Students Run LA group during the COVID-19 health crisis. Here is a collection of some of the most inspiring responses.
Alejandro recently graduated from MSA1 Reseda, and he will be attending Cal State University Northridge come fall. He has run three LA Marathons with SRLA, and he is a recipient of the SRLA Scholarship. Alejandro says that running has taught him to achieve the impossible.
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As a part of SRLA Yetzi found herself surrounded by individuals who pushed themselves and never backed down from a goal. Being a part of the program and so many events with inspiring individuals taught Yetzi the perseverance, dedication, and commitment she needed to succeed not just athletically, but academically as well.
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The lessons Aline learned while running the marathon with SRLA helped her develop the skills she needed to tackle any challenge life put ahead of her.
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In 6th grade Arely made a promise to herself that one day she would complete the Los Angeles Marathon. Fulfilling that promise was a journey that taught Arely what she was truly capable of.
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Many people don’t make it or just give up. This made me realize how committed you must be… SRLA is not just about running, but about setting long term goals for yourself and challenging yourself to be better.
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“No matter your socioeconomic status or ethnicity, you are capable of accomplishing great things. I come from a low income, first-generation family but my goal is to go to college and pursue a study that can help myself and others.”
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