"Creating dreams one mile at a time."  Soroptimist International's mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, globally and locally.  The money raised from your participation in this race will help a local club, Soroptimist International of Northeast Suburban Franklin County, fund their Live Your Dream Awards.  These education awards provide financial aid to women who are their families' primary financial support.  Oftentimes, these women have overcome many obstacles and yet, have found a way to enroll themselves into a vocational or undergraduate program, all while managing a job and a household.  The cash awards can be used for tuition, books, transportation, childcare, rent and groceries, all in an effort to help these deserving women understand that they can achieve their dreams!