Today is International Women's Day. It is both a day to celebrate the diversity of womanhood, but more importantly to recognize and take action in the fight for social change. This year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is…
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports. Founded in 2005 by Olympic gold medalist Chandra Crawford, Fast and Female believes in…
💪🏾GIRL, YOU GOT THIS! We're wrapping up Black history month but the end of a calendar month does not mean the end of the celebration, culture, education and fight for equity. Thank you so much to all of the REAL…
Thank you for a great year! In 2020 we were able to 'Break Barriers' by reaching self-identified girls across the nation through virtual events. With the help of our incredible supporters, we were also able to take steps towards breaking…
It is always exciting to learn about just how far the Fast and Female network reaches! When Kristen Parker, creator and host of the Women Run Canada podcast reached out to our team about hosting a 3rd party fundraiser, we…
The Fast and Female crew is ecstatic to have the opportunity to sit down with Karina Birch, co-owner and CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap Company. Rocky Mountain Soap is a natural beauty brand that continues to support Canadian charities, including…
We are thrilled to highlight Natalie Spooner, REAL (Relatable, Empowered, Active Leader) Role Model, multi-Olympic medallist in women’s ice hockey and CBC's Battle of the Blades season 5 runner up. As a contestant on the show, Natalie competed with her…
In our mission to keep self-identified girls healthy and active in sports we have developed 3 core calls-to-action for how to do so. We have previously discussed how we have adapted these calls-to-action to accommodate for the pandemic, and how…
At Fast and Female our mission is clear - Keep self-identified girls healthy and active in sports. When asked how we can go about doing so, traditionally we’ve been able to provide 3 core calls-to-action for keeping girls in sports.…
COVID-19 has changed the way that many organizations operate and serve communities. As we emerge from these challenging times, return to play, physical activities and sports will be more important than ever. Active Even From Home At Fast and Female,…