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TODAY is the last chance to support Youth Sports Giving Day! As a former track and cross-country athlete—and coach—I’ve personally experienced the lifelong benefits of sports. From teamwork and discipline to perseverance, these lessons still guide me today. Did you know? A survey of Fortune 500 companies found that 94% of female executives played sports as kids, with over half competing at the university level. The benefits go far beyond the field, shaping leaders of tomorrow. Unfortunately, opportunities for youth sports are dwindling. Rising costs and budget cuts are making it harder for families, especially those with lower incomes, to afford participation. Only 34% of kids from low-income families play regular sports, compared to 67.7% from wealthier families. Let’s change that! Don’t miss this final opportunity to support Youth Sports Giving Day and ensure that all young people have the chance to thrive through sports. Join us: Visit https://lnkd.in/gtuDf68W TODAY to support your favorite youth sports nonprofit. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the next generation, both on and off the field. #YouthSportsGivingDay

One of the biggest barriers to girls' participation in sports is simply not having access to spaces. Tomorrow (March 8th) is International Women's Day, a day recognized and celebrated by indviduals, organizations, communities, and governments around the world. As this day approaches, what are you doing to celebrate the women in your life? What are you doing to remove barriers and promote progress? How are you contributing to the creation of accessible spaces for young women, whether in sports, academics, or elsewhere? I am proud that - over the past 18 months - I have helped launch a girls' basketball program that creates a space for up to 48 young women to play basketball, develop leadership and life skills, and make friends every week. Regardless of where you are or what resources you have, take a moment tomorrow (and every day) to reflect on the role you can play in advancing opportunities for young women in your community. (Photo: International Women's Day 2022)

Learn more about how you can support the next generation of girls - register and attend to see how LDub empowers girls in mind, body and voice!

Join us in celebrating Women in Tech! Our Program Manager, Isha Sylla, will be leading a special session on robotics for a group of high school girls. This initiative is our way of empowering the next generation of girls in STEM. Please find the details below for this inspiring event! #WomenInTech #EmpoweringGirlsInSTEM #CommunityOutreach #RoboticsEducation 🚀💡🤖

📽 Dani Reyes-Acosta and other powerful women are pushing for pay equity and more women leadership voices in outdoor film media! Support their next project: OUTLIER: Common -- through crowdfunding, every dollar helps elevate female voices in the outdoors (aaand you get amazing films in return). This film project's mission statement: "COMMON reframes how women—particularly women of color—are portrayed in action sports media. COMMON builds community, ignites connection, and sparks hope. While its visuals and stories seek to inspire, it also poses questions, challenging us to reframe our relationship with each other and the Earth." Pitch in here: https://lnkd.in/dPvCYa6m

I'll skip the humblebrag and simply express my genuine excitement, honor, and enthusiasm to be part of this inaugural summit. Danielle Shockey, I have curated the perfect accessory for an event sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana during Women's History Month. 😉 If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? Indiana women, trust me, you don't want to miss out on this event. If you've been keeping an eye on the lineup, you know exactly what I'm talking about. #SayNotoFOMO Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your calendar, make some adjustments, or mark yourself as out of office; 2. Click this link to register now: https://bit.ly/3wRpsAN; 3. Go through your wardrobe and find something white, green, purple, or gold; (colors symbolizing Women's History Month, as explained https://lnkd.in/erBdahh6). 4. Plan your route to the Historic Union Station. Plan ahead and calculate your travel time backward from the opening plenary. Trust me, you don't want to be late!

Did you know that globally, only 15% of teenage girls do enough physical activity?* Within the UK, only 64% of teenage girls say they enjoy PE*. And with 1.3 million teenage girls dropping out of sport and physical activity once they get to secondary school*, it’s clear to us that there’s a lot of work to do. Working alongside The Sweaty Betty Foundation, we’re on a mission to get women and girls from every background active and to stay active, for life. Since their launch in 2021, The Sweaty Betty Foundation has... 💥 Given nearly 10,000 sports bras to girls who need them 💥 Empowered 12,000 girls (and counting) to get moving 💥 Helped us co-design a new Sports Hijab 💥 Invested over £800k in projects that support girls to stay active But this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more on how we’re supporting the sisterhood. 24/7. 365 days a year. *Sources: World Health Organisation, Youth Sport Trust, Women in Sport Research. #IWD24 #internationalwomensday

At 318 Foundation, we do something. We don't sit back and watch—we take action to create opportunities for young girls who need it. Michelle Obama's words at the 2024 DNC resonate deeply: "Our responsibility is to give more than we take. Don't just sit down and complain—do something!" These words remind us of the critical role each of us plays in creating meaningful change. Advocacy isn't passive—it demands active participation in building a better future for the communities we serve. At 318 Foundation, we aim to close the opportunity gap for Black girls and historically marginalized communities. Through our transformative programs—318 VISION, 318 ACTION, and 318 SPORTS—we offer immersive experiences, mentorship, and transformative training to equip young women with the tools they need to succeed. We empower these girls to confidently navigate academic and professional pathways by fostering self-expression, leadership, and elite athletic development. Voting is a fundamental part of this empowerment. Encouraging civic participation, especially for underrepresented groups, is critical in shaping policies that affect our communities. At 318 Foundation, we advocate for this level of engagement, teaching the next generation that their voice matters in every arena, including at the polls. Partners like you make this possible. Your support is an investment in our programs and the future of these young women. We create opportunities to ensure a brighter future for those historically overlooked. Join us in empowering the next generation—donate now at https://hubs.li/Q02PxxSM0 #318Foundation #VotingAdvocacy #ClosingTheGap #DoSomething #SocialImpact

Embracing boldness in addressing racial equity is imperative for progress. Timid approaches often fall short of meaningful change, and as an organization, we know we cannot tackle the complexities of racial equity alone. What have you seen and how are you addressing it? https://lnkd.in/eqBEK65q

Big thanks to Tola L.🌟, founder of Gyrl Wonder Inc., for sharing her story for my INSPIRED IMPACT series. Mentoring is one of Tola's passions and she's committed to preparing young women for the real world. Check out her interview (link below) to learn more about the organization and how you can support their work and make a difference for the next generation of leaders. #inspiredimpact