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Okay, so...I'm watching the news the other day...and I caught a story about a local woman, Liz Ferro, who has started this really awesome organization called 'Girls With Sole'. Dedicated to promoting good health and well being to girls who have suffered abuse in their young lives...Liz was a foster child t and then adopted at 2 yrs old. She was also abused. First off, I think it's great when any woman can come out in public and talk about something that is so personal, but OMG, this woman turned her experiences around to actually help young girls in other abusive situations! How courageous is THAT?
Did you know that Girls who participate in sports are more likely to delay first intercourse, have fewer sex partners and a lower frequency of intercourse, are more likely to use condoms, less likely to carry a weapon to school, less likely to drop out of school, more likely to attend college and less likely to try marijuana? Yup! I learned that from Liz! Along with several other STUNNING facts.
I have no affiliation with 'Girls' but I think it's an excellent concept! I also think that all of us should show our support for Liz and these girls by popping over and saying hello! (there's nowhere to comment on her site yet...but there's an email address in the Contact area of the sidebar.) As an up and coming organization geared to actually supporting our future moms, our future women leaders....mom bloggers please unite and show some "Liz Love", would ya?
Here's some info from their website:
Girls With Sole will offer a large variety of fitness and wellness programs, including yoga, dance and traditional team sports to girls who need someone to believe in them so that they may believe in themselves. Many of these girls who have experienced abuse would otherwise have no place to participate in sports or group exercise in a safe environment, or have access to group athletics.
Focusing on healthy living, good nutrition, exercise and wellness will help girls make healthier choices in other parts of their lives - making a positive impact on our community as a whole.
Thank you Liz for making a wonderful contribution to the world! You go girl!
