Girard College Beyond the Wall 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

Girard College is a 5-day boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, each headed by a single parent or guardian. All Girard students receive full scholarships to take part in the school's strong academic program, and to live safely on its enclosed 43-acre campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Girard's mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth.

The Fund for Girard College's mission is to be a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Girard College by securing resources that enhance the school’s mission of providing an excellent residential education to underserved students grades.