Content Warning: Eating Disorders We had the chance to sit down with Fast and Female's Youth Advisory Council member, Brooke Ailey from Thunder Bay, Ontario. As an athlete she has been working to reshape her perspective around food and nutrition,…
By Muskaan Walia The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has always been responsible for ensuring that political statements are not brought into the games, after all the games are supposed to be about bringing the world together and inclusion, regardless of…
It’s hard to find the words to describe 2020. We know the devastating impacts that the pandemic has had on girls and women. We also see the hope and possibilities – the confidence, holistic health benefits and future leadership skills-…
Toronto, Ontario May 3, 2021 Fast and Female, one of Canada’s leading charities supporting girls’ empowerment and health through non-competitive sports and physical activities, has tapped a national human rights advocate, Shanaaz Gokool, to lead the organization as its new…
March is Nutrition Month in Canada! This year's theme, developed by the Dietitians of Canada, is Find YOUR Healthy! At Fast and Female, we're pushing back against simplified notions of ‘a healthy meal’ & ‘rules’, and we're sharing examples of…
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…
Zoe is an energetic 9-year-old, who loves to burn off energy by staying active. “I did a few sports. I did speed skating, gymnastics, swimming, and soccer,” Zoe explains. Living in Manitoba, Zoe and her little sister have built a…
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…