Play Like a Girl

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Play Like a Girl
Founded2004
FounderKimberly Clay
Type Nonprofit organization
Headquarters Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Location
  • United States
  • Canada
Website iplaylikeagirl.org

Play Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization that encourages girls to play sports and empowers them to choose careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). [1] [2] The organization is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, [3] and offers services in the United States and Canada. [4] It was founded in 2004 by Kimberly Clay. [4] All of their staff are volunteers. [5]

In November 2020, Sarah Fuller had "Play Like a Girl" printed on the back of her helmet when she kicked off for the Vanderbilt Commodores and became the first woman to play a regular season college football game in a Power Five conference. The following day, Play Like a Girl reported that they had received $13,000 in donations and an increase in people inquiring about volunteering since her game. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Sulek, Marissa (November 29, 2020). "Play Like A Girl sees increase in donations after Sarah Fuller plays for Vanderbilt". WSMV.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ Al-Khateeb, Zac (November 29, 2020). "Who is Sarah Fuller? What to know about history-making Vanderbilt kicker". Sporting News. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  3. ↑ Alvarez, Anya (June 20, 2017). "The Battle For Girls' Sports". Good. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Evans, Kelley D. (May 18, 2016). "Kimberly Clay finds solace in running Play Like a Girl". Andscape . Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  5. ↑ Williams, Andrea (December 9, 2016). "Play Like a Girl empowers local girls through sport". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
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