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Thin Mint Sprint
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the 21st Annual Thin Mint Sprint! We're thrilled to announce our partnership with the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club once again. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13, 2025, and head to Lions Park in Fox River Grove for an exciting, timed 5K fun run/walk. Stick around after the race for an exhilarating post-race party!

Can’t make the in-person race? No problem, we also have a virtual option!

Mark your calendar and bookmark the sign-up page:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/FoxRiverGrove/GSNIThinMintSprint

Early bird registration opens March 31, 2025 – you don’t want to miss this!

All proceeds support GSNI’s Financial Assistance programs ensuring all Girl Scouts get the experience they want regardless of any financial barriers. For questions or more information, please contact   fd@girlscoutsni.org .

GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity and reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.

Join GSNI on December 2, 2025 by pledging your time, skills, voice, and dollars to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Sign up for text reminders today!

DONATE on December 2, 2025!

NEW! Cornhole Event! A fun, family-friendly competition!


Get your throwing arm ready! We’re excited to announce our first-ever Cornhole Event on Saturday, July 12, from 12–5 p.m., at Mary Ann Beebe Center, 17501 Streit Road, in Harvard. This is a place to showcase your skills, connect with other cornhole enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with friendly competition and fun!

We welcome all teams in the age levels of 5–10, 10–15, 15–20, and 21 and older. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams in each age range. There will be plenty of boards available, so participants can arrive and jump right into the action! Cost is $35 for a team, includes 2 tickets; $20 for a single, includes 1 ticket; $15 for seniors ages 65 and up. Spectators are $5 per person. All children ages five and younger are free.

The event also includes a food truck, zipline, select camp activities, and a free event patch to all participants.

Registration is open now!

Get your team together today and get your tickets!

GSNI Alum Network - Fundraising Events
Join the GSNI Alum Network in making a difference! Our goal is to raise funds for special projects that don't qualify for other funding. As Girl Scout alums, we come together with GSNI supporters to take on inspiring "Take Action" initiatives. Let's ensure that today's Girl Scouts have uninterrupted access to the full Girl Scout experience!

Discover how you can join the vibrant GSNI Alum Network or contribute to our ongoing projects. Click here to find out more!

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