Confidence in action: marathon inspires women, girls to crush adversity

A marathon focused on empowering women also doubles as a fundraiser for after-school fitness programs benefiting young girls in Windsor-Essex County. For the third year, women of all ages will run or walk 5km or 10km at Dare 2B Challenged while donating to Leadership Advancement for Women and Sport (LAWS) — a non-profit organization in Windsor designed to help girls …

Empowering Girls Through Sport

LAWS & WEST In partnership with WEST; Women’s Enterprise Skills Training and the University of Windsor Campus Rec., LAWS offered a program for newcomer school-age girls in Windsor-Essex in the spring of 2024.Girls experienced a dynamic and inclusive environment where they flourished in a variety of sports and leadership training.Participants were introduced to badminton, volleyball, soccer, basketball and swimming. Girls …