Girls can do ANYTHING! If you don’t believe that, then you need to read this post!
Have you ever had a moment when you thought that you couldn’t do something? I’ve seen it all too often. In fact, I’ve even experienced it within myself. I recently made myself a goal to run a 10K race, the Marine Corps Marathon 10K, in Washington D.C. I ran with my girls as a Girls on the Run Coach. I am not a runner. In fact, I don’t really like running, but this goal of mine was to seriously run this race. Let me go back in time. Two years ago, I signed up for this same race. I finished the 10K in just under 2 hours. I knew I could better than that. This year, I finished in 1:21:40. I was so excited. When it all started, with my knee hurting, I was tired, and I just didn’t think I could finish. My family was running with me, the crowds were cheering… I had to finish, and finish strong. I know a 10K isn’t a huge race, and someday I’ll do another 1/2 Marathon, but this was a big accomplishment for me.
As a coach for the group called Girls on the Run at my daughters’ school. I’ve seen a lot of girls say “I can’t” when it comes to running. We have a couple of girls who didn’t think they could run a 5K, but once they did, had the biggest feeling of accomplishment. I have been so proud of all of them.
All over the place, there are girls who think that they can’t do something, so they don’t even try, or if they do try, they quit early. COVERGIRL and Walmart recently partnered up to support the #GirlsCan campaign, which promotes the empowerment of women. It’s about encouraging girls to break down barriers and turning “can’t” into “can.” Everyone has a #GirlsCan story and our COVERGIRLs are proud to share theirs.
Check out the national commercial here:
httpv://youtu.be/KmmGClZb8Mg
Want to learn more” Visit GirlsCanGiveBack.com to learn more about #GirlsCan at Walmart and to see our exclusive video of Becky G’s #GirlsCan story.
To support the #GirlsCan movement, COVERGIRL and Walmart are donating $50k each to Dress for Success
Support #GirlsCan
Next time you’re at your local Walmart store, head over to the cosmetics section! There are specially marked packs of COVERGIRL Flamed Out Mascara and Pro Mascara on the #GirlsCan tower! Grab one for yourself or for a friend! COVERGIRL and Walmart want to bring awareness to the program and encourage everyone to share their #GirlsCan stories!
Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success® has expanded to more than 135 cities in 17 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 775,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.
To learn more about Dress for Success, go to www.dressforsuccess.org.
Do you have a #GirlsCan moment? Have you turned can’t into can?
Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t do something just because you’re a girl?
Do you have a positive female role model in your life that encouraged you to follow your dreams?
Tell your story in the comments below, or on Social Media using #GirlsCan!
