Let's celebrate in the best way possible ... with GIFS of awesome women athletes!
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a national observance that began in 1987 as a way to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports. Research shows that when girls participate in sports, they develop the leadership skills they need to excel in school, at home, and in their communities.
Personally, sports have had a huge impact on my life. In addition to introducing me to lifelong friends and mentors, and connecting me to communities like Sounder at Heart, being an athlete helped me discover that my value went beyond my appearance, which was huge for a impressionable teenage girl.