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Jan 23, 2019
Did you know that Period Poverty is a real problem in the U.S? Nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school and the activities they love because they cannot afford period protection. The side effects of missing out are very real.
Watch this moving Always Live #LikeAGirl video and read on to find out how WE can help #EndPeriodPoverty thanks to Walmart and Always.
After watching this emotional video, I immediately thought of my own daughters. Like most parents, I wish they would stop growing up so quickly!
I know all too well the things that my daughters will eventually encounter when they reach adolescence. I do my best every single day to help prepare them. I try to give them the skills, values, and opportunity to overcome the obstacles they may face.
But imagine not being able to provide your daughter with a necessity when it comes to her period. Think about how a girl’s period could become an obstacle to the very things she loves and excels at - like activities, sports, and school. I can’t help but think of the anxiety and stress this would place on young girls. The fact is, Period Poverty is happening every single day across the U.S., sometimes in our own communities. And quite honestly, it’s not being discussed - until now.
I know how much my girls love their activities. My one daughter excels at gymnastics and she’s beyond happy when she’s on the floor, doing what she loves. Every girl deserves the chance to feel that way.
My other daughter dances and has come out of her shell so much because of the confidence boost she gets from learning and growing as a dancer. I cannot imagine either of them one day having to sit out, or feel less than, because of something natural happening to their body. It’s not okay for any girl to experience this.
At puberty, girls’ confidence plummets, and having to miss activities because of a lack of access to period products only makes this drop in confidence worse and limits a girl’s potential and opportunity.
Thanks to Walmart and Always, this issue is coming to light through their efforts like this video. In addition, Always and Walmart are donating a year’s supply of period products to 50 teams in 50 states - ensuring that no girl has to go without.
Remember to take a few moments to watch the video above to learn more about why this issue is so critical for all of us to support! Let’s make sure girls Always Live #LikeAGirl and help keep them active and involved! It starts with all of us!
Post by Stephanie Caruso, The SheSpeaks Team
Help spread the word on this important campaign! Enter our giveaway below - one SheSpeaks member will receive a $50 Walmart gift card. Enter here:
Always Live #LikeAGirl Donation Giveaway
One lucky entrant will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Walmart gift card. SheSpeaks Giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Enter through 2/7/19. Winner will be chosen randomly by 2/11/19 and notified by email. Sponsor: SheSpeaks.
Update: Thank you to all who entered. Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member Lcjones0519!
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by traceyk | Decatur, IN
Love this initiative!
by ABAKER845 | CHESANING, MI
I've never heard of this, so sad for our female youth!
by owenlr | NAPOLEON, OH
we all need to remember those girls in need. we take so much for granted and tend to forget those in need.
by fudgepie | ALBANY, OR
So wonderful for this news!
by dibingolady3 | N CHESTERFLD, VA
This is a great cause and I feel it is wonderful to see that Walmart is doing what it can to help young ladies that need Period protection so those young ladies can feel good about having something they need and not have to worry about it so they can feel good about being who that are and whatever it is they love to do.
by englishprof | MESA, AZ
I had not heard of this particular phrase/term, but it (unfortunately) describes the scenario well. I'm glad their are corporations willing to make such a difference.
by ruthterry | San Diego, CA
Very informative
by angel92591 | EVANSVILLE, IN
No i have not but I think it is important that all girls and women have access to feminine care products
by triggermae | Glenwood, WV
I think it is great that Walmart & Always are helping these girls.
by jtwinborn | Fort Myers, FL
Excellent blog thread! Thanks for raising awareness.
by hdthreviews | FT WALTON BCH, FL
I'm so glad to see these girls getting help.
by sukivee1 | WOODBOURNE, NY
I have heard of this and it is a great thing that Walmart is doing for these girls!!
by MomOnTheEdge | Marblehead, OH
I have heard of Period Poverty. It is important because we don't want our kids to miss out on opportunities that will allow them to have greater success in love because of their periods.
by Loepsie | WASHINGTON, NC
Both men and women should be concerned about this. It's a human issue. No girl anywhere should be deprived of her basic right to care for herself. We all need to help if we can. No girl should ever feel ashamed about her body ever.
by angiemag | SAN DIEGO, CA
I want to help the girls in my life
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