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comprised of women based out of New York , Massachusetts , Connecticut , Pennsylvania and Maryland . The group continued the New Years weekend wheeling tradition going . Part of the tradition included them staying in a hotel together and celebrating over dinner . The members began developing a special bond and it starting feeling like a family .
As the group grew , the thought was that girls have families , too , so they should be included . It was also realized that people might drive vehicles other than Jeeps , so GPAA became an all-inclusive group / family where all people and all vehicles are welcome . The group feels that it is important to go back to old school values : families spending time together ; disconnecting from electronics ; and , encouraging kids ( of all ages ) to play in nature ... splash in mud puddles … climb rocks ... have a picnic lunch .
With the power of nature , Jaimee felt she found herself in the woods of AOAA . It was where she truly felt connected to her Higher Power . With her sobriety recovery in mind , “ you can ’ t keep something unless you give it away ”, giving back to the Shamokin area and various charities became a focal point of Girls Play at AOAA . The group donates clothing , food , money and gifts for the Purple Elf program in the Shamokin school district . They also donate clothing to local sober houses to help women in recovery get a fresh start in life .
In addition , GPAA created an annual offroad charity event called the Prom Event . At this event , prom dresses are donated for underprivileged teens in the Shamokin area . Over the last three years , the group collected over 700 dresses to give back to the local community . The group also donates to Jeepers Back the Blue annually , and have recently chosen Breast Cancer Research Foundation and A Soldier ’ s Child as additional charities to support .
In December 2021 , the group officially changed its name to Girls Play Off-Road . Since May 2018 , the group has expanded throughout the United States . As the group began riding in more offroad areas and attending or hosting events across the state and country , the name needed to be changed to be more inclusive . There are currently chapters throughout Pennsylvania , one in North Carolina , and Illinois / Iowa , and looking to expand into other states . Membership continues to grow as women and families gain awareness of and appreciate the mission of GPOR . We have members within miles of headquarters , and as far away as Hawaii .
It is paramount to the team that runs GPOR that it is a safe environment for everyone . Drama is not allowed . Everyone is encouraged to be nice . Laughter is important . The banter on the radios in the vehicles during a r ide is priceless . Lessons are taught . Jokes are being told . Bonds are formed . Everyone walks away knowing that they are not alone . They have people to conquer life ’ s obstacles with together . We are Girls Play Offroad and proud .
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