Chip in for Girls Golf Outing Featured in Today's Chicago Woman
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This June, the 11th annual Chip in for Girls golf outing raised over $50,000 to provide scholarships to Girls in the Game Sports and Leadership Summer Camp. Today's Chicago Woman featured photos of event attendees enjoying the day.
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Girls in the Game Provides a Voice at Going on 13 Screening
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The documentary Going on 13 will play at the Chicago Cultural Center. Girls in the Game staff, participants and alumnae will attend to offer their perspective on the issues the film presents.
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Chicago Sky Fitness Festival a Major Success
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The Sky was the limit as girls from all over Chicagoland joined together for an evening of sports, fun, and Chicago Sky basketball.
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LPGA Drives Home Fun at Girls in the Game’s Summer Camp
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LPGA golfers, in partnership with RR Donnelley, spent a day filled with golf, yoga and fun at Girls in the Game’s Summer Camp.
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Meet Coach Alex
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At Girls in the Game’s summer camp, Coach Alex teaches more than 100 girls traditional and nontraditional sports every day. Learn more about what Coach Alex loves about summer camp.
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Introducing Summer Squad!
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For the first year, Girls in the Game has enrolled seven girls in its two week Summer Squad leadership program. Read more about what they're learning.
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The Sky's the Limit with Girls in the Game!
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Want to watch Chicago's hottest basketball team in action and help Girls in the Game at the same time?
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Nike Employees Donate Time and Shoes
Success Stories
On Thursday, May 20, employees from the Nike Factory Store in the Chatam neighborhood of Chicago will visit Girls in the Game programming to give out Nike gym shoes to participants.
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How Sports Can Change a Girl's Life
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Author and Girls in the Game supporter, Sara Paretsky, guest writes an article about Girls in the Game in the current issue of Parade Magazine.
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Getting Girls in the Game
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Lauren Bohn spent a couple afternoons getting to know the Girls in the Game participants in our after school program. View interviews and footage from her time spent in programs!
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Girls in the Game Heads to D.C. to Share Best Practices
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Last week, Girls in the Game presented workshops on programming best practices at the Urban Soccer Symposium and the National After School Alliance Convention. View the workshop presentations here!
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Girls in the Game Already in Motion to Meet First Lady's Let’s Move Challenge
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Girls in the Game strongly supports the nationwide initiative, Let’s Move, to be led by First Lady Michelle Obama.
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October Marathons
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon may be closed - but there are plenty of other marathons in the Midwest that we'd like to help train you for!
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Olympian Connie Moore to Join Varsity Squad at Girls' Summit
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Track and Field Olympian, Connie Moore, will join Girls in the Game teen leaders to help improve girls’ health and nutrition this Saturday at McGuane Park.
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Eileen Fisher Continues to Support Girls in the Game
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Girls in the Game and Eileen Fisher share a common goal - to enhance the well-being of girls and women. Read how we've been working together.
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Girls in the Game Parent Encourages Funding for Girls' Programs
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While it's our job as parents to guide our children to adulthood and instill good habits and values, it's not an easy task and we are always on the lookout for tools to assist us. The single most helpful tool for us has been Girls in the Game.
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Girls in the Game Big Help for Those in Need
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For her entire life, Perriy'ea Clay has been wanting to get into the "Game."
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A Parent Shares Her Story of How Girls in the Game Changed Her Daughters Life
Success Stories
My daughter began when she was 8 years old as a summer camper with Girls in the Game. This week at 17-1/2 she is interviewing for a Senior Summer Camp Counselor.
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White House’s Tchen to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Girls in the Game
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On February 25, 2010, Tina M. Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls will attend and speak at Girls in the Game’s 15th Anniversary Gala, Field of Dreams.
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State of the Game 2010
Success Stories
You hear a lot of bad stories in the news these days, and it can be tempting to feel disheartened about the state of our country. But Girls in the Game recently received some good news from our partners at Loyola University that we are proud to share.
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What Makes a Good Leader?
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Girl Talk
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Read the winter edition of the girls' newsletter from our After School program at Union Park.
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United Through Dance
Success Stories
Try to imagine 28 young women from seven different schools coming together for the first time. You might picture some awkward silence and shyness, right?
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Girls and the Game and Moving Comfort - A Perfect Fit
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Last year Girls in the Game found a partner that was a perfect fit.
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Meet Coach Rebecca
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Learn why coaching makes Coach Rebecca smile.
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Volunteer With Holiday Cheer!
Success Stories
Ever wonder what you should do with those old holiday sweaters tucked in the back of your closet? Read what one of our coaches and volunteers is doing with hers all week!
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Elks National Foundation Scholars in Game
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First order of business, help fourth-grade girls score soccer goals, teach eighth-graders the dangers of smoking, and lead sixth-graders in yoga techniques -- not your typical Board meeting...
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Fenger Students Access Game Day
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On Friday, December 11, 2009, Girls in the Game and Access Community Health Network will host a special three-hour Game Day event for 60 girls ages 14-18 at Fenger High School on Chicago’s south side.
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4th Annual Wine Tasting Event Raises More than $6,000
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PepsiCo Chicago, United Healthcare and the Girls in the Game Advisory Board brought together more than 70 friends and supporters to sample great wine, mingle and support Girls in the Game.
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Bianca Learns to Believe in Herself
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Girls in the Game Goes Green with PepsiCo
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How does PepsiCo turn old batteries, seatbelts and blue jeans into building materials? Girls in the Game participants learn how almost anything can be recycled at the PepsiCo Sustainability Center.
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Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers Raises Money for Girls in the Game
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Have you ever seen a boxing ring in the center of a banquet hall? Neither had we until last week. Learn more about this unique event and find out how much “Fight Night”, hosted by Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, raised for Girls in the Game.
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Girls in the Game staff member Earns ATHENA Young Professional Award
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Jenn Gibbons, Girls in the Game’s Special Event Coordinator, has been honored with the ATHENA Young Professional Award. Read how her leadership inspires women all over Chicago.
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Girl Talk Fall Newsletter
Success Stories
Read stories written by the girls in our After School Elementary program at Union Park. You'll learn about the healthy family dinner they hosted, reflections on their summer, the soccer skills they've been learning and more!
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Runners Achieve Personal Goals and Raise Awareness
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Congratulations to the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathoners! This year, 34 runners ran the marathon on behalf of Girls in the Game raising more than $38,000 and awareness of our mission and programs. View pictures here!
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Implications of the Status of Girls in Illinois Report
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Watch interviews with key stakeholders, including Amy Skeen, Executive Director of Girls in the Game, discussing the importance of the recent release of the Status of Girls in Illinois Report.
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You Can Help Transform our Headquarters into a Dream Park
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Please vote today to help improve the fields and facilities at Union Park, our main headquarters. Staples is donating $25,000 to the Chicago Park with the most votes to create a dream park for the community - and you can vote every day!
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Girls in the Game to Benefit from GLO Launch Party
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Join Girls in the Game in complimentary zumba, cardio kickboxing and pilates workshops while celebrating the launch of the GLO bag. A percentage of sales benefit Girls in the Game.
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Girls in the Game Celebrates Walk and Roll to School Day
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The Mayor's Fitness Council, Girls in the Game and Gale Academy will be celebrating the national walk and roll to school day October, 7.
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From Participant to Coach
Success Stories
Allison has grown up with Girls in the Game. From participant to coach, she has become a leader and role model for other girls.
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Be Inspired
Success Stories
On October 11, Sarah Shields is going to run the Bank of America Chicago marathon. Her inspiration comes from one of her students, Monique.
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White Sox Fans Raise $1400 for Girls in the Game
Success Stories
Sox fans became Girls in the Game supporters last week when they purchased tickets through the organization to cheer on the Sox vs. the Twins. Look for another opportunity to join us this fall!
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Celebrating the Opening of Willye White Park
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Just how far could Willye White jump? Click through to find out and to view pictures of Rogers Park community members trying to match her distance.
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Nike Event: A Huge Success
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For the past three years, Nike Factory store in South Chicago has been hosting shopping parties to benefit Girls in the Game. This year was our most successful year yet!
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Girls in the Game Expands
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Girls in the Game is growing! As a result of our growing partnership with the Chicago Park District, Girls in the Game is opening a second office at McGuane Park.
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Status of Girls in Illinois
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As a member of the steering committee for the newly released Status of Girls in Illinois report, Girls in the Game is excited about the effect this resource could have on bettering the lives of girls in Illinois. Download the report here on our website.
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Troubling Statistics on Teen Girls Safety
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More than one in 10 girls in Chicago say they've been physically abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend, and nearly half of Illinois high school girls say they drink alcohol.
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Five Girls in the Game Leaders Nominated for Coach of the Year
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This week, congress passed a resolution declaring September 13-18, 2009 National Coach Appreciation Week. Coaches are often the unsung heroes in the lives of youth, but Girls in the Game knows the impact caring adults have on the lives of youth.
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Loyola University Student Recognized for Girls in the Game Internship
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Starting on page six of Loyola's Annual Report, JT Edwards shares the challenges and rewards of her year-long internship with Girls in the Game.
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9/11 National Day of Service
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Inspired by the spirit of the 9/11 National Day of Service, Girls in the Game and the Elks National Foundation will host a special three-hour Game Day event on September 11, 2009, for 60 girls at St. Gabriel Elementary on Chicago’s southwest side.
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Cubs Care
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On Sunday, September 13, Girls in the Game participants and their families watched the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds using tickets generously donated by Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly .
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Teens Take new Skills to the Bank
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This summer, Girls in the Game teens have stepped up their game, and not just on the court.
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Girls in the Game Programs Fight Youth Obesity
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In 1970, one in 15 girls was overweight. Today, one in six girls is overweight. These are scary numbers. But Girls in the Game is doing their best to change these numbers, and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently joined in the fight for healthy kids.
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Rachel Talks About Growing up with Girls in the Game
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Learn more about Girls in the Game and also hear a touching story about Rachel, one of our teen leaders, who has grown up with the organization.
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Girls in the Game Kicks Off a Healthy School Year with Jewel-Osco
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Throughout August, Girls in the Game participated in ‘A La Escuela Con Jewel-Osco’ events to help families in Hispanic communities in Chicago and Aurora gear up for the upcoming school year.
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Connecting with Youth: One Volunteer's Story of Teaching and Learning
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Read how Allison impacted the lives of our girls and how they changed her life too.
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LeBron James Teaches More Than a Game
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Chicago was one of 10 stops on a nation-wide tour to promote James’ Nike sponsorship and his feature-length documentary, More than a Game. Forty-two Girls in the Game participants attended to hear what important messages LeBron James wanted to share.
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Girls in the Game Honors Willye White
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Back when few people knew about Girls in the Game, we had one big name in our corner. Willye White believed that girls needed more opportunities to play sports, and she believed in what Girls in the Game was trying to accomplish.
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Girls in the Game Co-hosts Regional Conference
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Girls in the Game, in partnership with Up2Us and the Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, hosted a free regional conference in Chicago on Thursday, August 6, 2009.
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On Air with Vocalo 89.5FM
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Two of our youth triathletes, Alexis and Sofia, talk about their preparation for the Kids South Shore Triathlon. Listen to the interviews 34 minutes and 59 minutes into the show.
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Catherine's No Quitter!
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Catherine, age 14, has completed a youth triathlon the past two years, but she wasn’t sure she was going to do it this year. The running was hard. And all those practices seemed daunting.
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Unilever Inspires 240 Girls
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Unilever helps 240 girls from the Girls in the Game summer camp discover their inner beauty and strength and inspires a team of girls to film their own documentary about self-esteem for their peers.
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Women Leaders End of Year Celebration
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In June of 2009, our Girls' Advisory Board coordinated an End of the Year Celebration for all of the important women who mentored them during the year and hosted them at their workplaces for an informational interview and tour.
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General Mills Nourishes Strong Girls
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For the 6th consecutive year, General Mills has teamed up with Girls in the Game to bring our healthy lifestyles programming to West Chicago Communities, reaching more than 1,000 girls!
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View Pictures From The Girls Summit
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On Saturday, May 30, 2009, one-hundred elementary girls played tennis, learned how to fence, and chose smart foods to fuel their bodies. And the girls had very special coaches leading the activities–teen leaders from the Girls in the Game Varsity Squad.
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View Photos from Girls in the Game Olympics
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One-hundred Girls in the Game participants from across the city, ages 9 to 12, experienced the spirit of the Olympics by coming together for the 6th Annual Girls in the Game Olympics event hosted by Girls in the Game and sponsored by Goldman Sachs & Co.
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Lacrosse Scrimmage Photos
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Through a partnership with Northwestern Women's Lacrosse Team and the Rusty Red Foundation, 25 girls in grades 6-8 from across Chicagoland participated in the first ever Girls in the Game lacrosse program. View photos from the end of the season scrimmage!
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NBC5 Morning Mug Segment
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Check out Girls in the Game featured on NBC5 Chicago Morning Mug segment.
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Fox News Reports: Tyra Banks Gets in the Game
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Tyra Banks visited a Girls in the Game After School site (Joslin Perspectives Charter School)to see the reach of her TZone Foundation firsthand. Watch the news clip from Fox News!
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Sisters find the confidence to start a team and save a life!
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Read a letter from two of our participants (sisters) who share how Girls in the Game has changed their lives and helped save the life of their niece.
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Field of Dreams Champions Video
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Girls in the Game honored Olympic Diver, Christina Loukas, Senator Iris Martinez, President and CEO of Chicago Urban League, Cheryle Jackson, and Northwestern University Women's Lacrosse coach, Kelly Amonte Hiller.
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Self-Esteem Documentary by our Very Own Girls Advisory Board
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In a matter of months, a group of young participants at Girls in the Game transformed themselves from burgeoning athletes into aspiring film documentarians.
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Webcast About Girls Advisory Board
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Inspired after seeing the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, Girls in the Game participants secured their own grant money and produced their own documentary about self-esteem.
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NBC5 News Reports on Field of Dreams
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View a glimpse of our 14th Anniversary Gala and silent auction from NBC5 Chicago news.
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View the New Girls in the Game Video
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Learn more about who we are and what we do with our new 2009 Girls in the Game video.
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Meet Rachel
Success Stories
Rachel did not have an easy childhood. When she first came to our summer camp in 2005 she and her sisters were living in a homeless shelter with their mom, who was undergoing chemotherapy.
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Rising Star Heads to Duke
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Monique, one of our youth leaders, is using determination, hard work and commitment to ensure a bright future for herself. Read the exclusive interview with the Girls in the Game Rising Star.
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Tyra Banks TZone Foundation Awards $10,000 to Girls in the Game of Chicago
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(New York) TZONE Foundation, the national grant-making organization founded by television producer and host, Tyra Banks, is pleased to announce it has awarded a $10,000 grant to Girls in the Game (GIG) of Chicago.
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These Girls are in Game
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A collaboration of 100 girls ages 6 to 18 and the Girls in the Game and Healthy Chicago Lawn organization teamed up for a day of activities at the Marquette Park Field House.
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Yes You Can. We Can Do it Together.
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A Girls in the Game Success Story: Nineteen year-old Tesheima recalls the first time she found out about Girls in the Game. 'The coaches came into our lunchroom, handed out granola bars and started making a lot of noise,' she recalls.
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