Girls on the Run West Michigan offers a unique fundraiser

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM EDT

We talk to ED Lisa Hegenbart about the Sneaker Soiree and the ultimate 5k in May.

Girls on the Run West Michigan offers a unique fundraiser, encouraging participants to wear sneakers on the 24^th. We talk to ED Lisa Hegenbart about the Sneaker Soiree and the ultimate 5k in May. The program focuses on young girls building self esteem, confidence, health skills, and more.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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