FedEx Cares Event Supports and Connects Female Athletes
FedEx Cares, in collaboration with University of Memphis student athletes, delivered 350 sports bras to the Lady Warriors at Booker T. Washington Jr/Sr High School in Memphis, Tennessee on May 2. This initiative, part of the FLY:FWD program, aims to inspire girls, boost self-esteem, and empower success both on and off the field. Over 30 FedEx Cares volunteers participated in the event, which included teambuilding exercises with the high school students.
Two University of Memphis Lady Tigers athletes, Camber Hayes (Soccer) and Mi'Asia Bergmann (Track & Field), joined the event as part of a new NIL relationship. They encouraged the young women to pursue their dreams, stay present, and remain active. The initiative aligns with studies showing that girls who participate in athletics are more likely to achieve good grades and graduate from high school.
FedEx Cares, in collaborazione con gli studenti atleti dell'Università di Memphis, ha consegnato 350 reggiseni sportivi alle Lady Warriors della Booker T. Washington Jr/Sr High School a Memphis, Tennessee, il 2 maggio. Questa iniziativa, parte del programma FLY:FWD, mira a ispirare le ragazze, aumentare l'autostima e promuovere il successo sia dentro che fuori dal campo. Oltre 30 volontari di FedEx Cares hanno partecipato all'evento, che ha incluso esercizi di team building con gli studenti delle scuole superiori.
Due atlete delle Lady Tigers dell'Università di Memphis, Camber Hayes (Calcio) e Mi'Asia Bergmann (Atletica leggera), hanno partecipato all'evento nell'ambito di una nuova relazione NIL. Hanno incoraggiato le giovani donne a perseguire i loro sogni, a restare presenti e mantenersi attive. L'iniziativa è in linea con studi che dimostrano che le ragazze che partecipano ad attività atletiche hanno maggiori probabilità di ottenere buoni voti e diplomarsi al liceo.
FedEx Cares, en colaboración con los atletas estudiantiles de la Universidad de Memphis, entregó 350 sujetadores deportivos a las Lady Warriors de la Booker T. Washington Jr/Sr High School en Memphis, Tennessee, el 2 de mayo. Esta iniciativa, parte del programa FLY:FWD, tiene como objetivo inspirar a las niñas, aumentar la autoestima y fomentar el éxito tanto dentro como fuera del campo. Más de 30 voluntarios de FedEx Cares participaron en el evento, que incluyó ejercicios de trabajo en equipo con los estudiantes de secundaria.
Dos atletas de las Lady Tigers de la Universidad de Memphis, Camber Hayes (Fútbol) y Mi'Asia Bergmann (Atletismo), se unieron al evento como parte de una nueva relación NIL. Animaron a las jóvenes a seguir sus sueños, estar presentes y mantenerse activas. La iniciativa se alinea con estudios que muestran que las niñas que participan en deportes tienen más probabilidades de obtener buenas calificaciones y graduarse de la escuela secundaria.
FedEx Cares는 멤피스 대학교의 학생 운동선수들과 협력하여 5월 2일, 테네시주 멤피스의 부커 T. 워싱턴 주니어/시니어 고등학교의 레이디 전사들에게 350개의 스포츠 브라를 전달했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 FLY:FWD 프로그램의 일환으로, 소녀들을 고무하고 자존감을 높이며 필드 내외부에서의 성공을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 30명 이상의 FedEx Cares 자원봉사자가 참여한 이 행사에서는 고등학생들과의 팀 빌딩 활동도 포함되었습니다.
멤피스 대학교의 레이디 타이거스의 두 명의 운동선수인 캠버 헤이즈(축구)와 미아시아 버그만(육상)이 새로운 NIL 관계의 일환으로 행사에 참석했습니다. 그들은 젊은 여성들에게 그들의 꿈을 추구하고, 현재에 집중하며, 활동적으로 지낼 것을 격려했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 운동에 참여하는 소녀들이 좋은 성적을 내고 고등학교를 졸업할 가능성이 더 높다는 연구 결과와 일치합니다.
FedEx Cares, en collaboration avec les étudiants athlètes de l'Université de Memphis, a remis 350 soutien-gorge de sport aux Lady Warriors de la Booker T. Washington Jr/Sr High School à Memphis, Tennessee, le 2 mai. Cette initiative, qui fait partie du programme FLY:FWD, vise à inspirer les filles, à renforcer leur estime de soi et à favoriser le succès tant sur le terrain qu'en dehors. Plus de 30 bénévoles de FedEx Cares ont participé à l'événement, qui comprenait des exercices de team building avec les élèves du lycée.
Deux athlètes des Lady Tigers de l'Université de Memphis, Camber Hayes (football) et Mi'Asia Bergmann (athlétisme), ont rejoint l'événement dans le cadre d'une nouvelle relation NIL. Elles ont encouragé les jeunes femmes à poursuivre leurs rêves, à rester présentes et à rester actives. L'initiative s'aligne avec des études montrant que les filles qui participent à des activités sportives ont plus de chances d'obtenir de bonnes notes et de décrocher leur diplôme de lycée.
FedEx Cares hat in Zusammenarbeit mit den Studentensportlern der Universität Memphis am 2. Mai 350 Sport-BHs an die Lady Warriors der Booker T. Washington Jr/Sr High School in Memphis, Tennessee, übergeben. Diese Initiative, die Teil des FLY:FWD-Programms ist, soll Mädchen inspirieren, das Selbstbewusstsein stärken und den Erfolg sowohl auf als auch außerhalb des Feldes fördern. Über 30 Freiwillige von FedEx Cares nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, die Teambuilding-Übungen mit den Schülern beinhaltete.
Zwei Athletinnen der Lady Tigers der Universität Memphis, Camber Hayes (Fußball) und Mi'Asia Bergmann (Leichtathletik), waren im Rahmen einer neuen NIL-Beziehung bei der Veranstaltung dabei. Sie ermutigten die jungen Frauen, ihre Träume zu verfolgen, präsent zu bleiben und aktiv zu sein. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit Studien, die zeigen, dass Mädchen, die Sport treiben, eher gute Noten erhalten und die High School abschließen.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2024 / FedEx Corporation
On May 2, over 30 FedEx Cares volunteers partnered with University of Memphis student athletes to deliver 350 sports bras to the Lady Warriors at Booker T. Washington (BTW) Jr/Sr High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
The delivery was made possible through the FLY:FWD program, which aims to inspire girls, boost self-esteem, and empower success on and off the field. Studies show that girls who participate in athletics are more likely to make good grades and graduate from high school.
Volunteers and students engaged in a series of teambuilding exercises while being joined by two University of Memphis Lady Tigers - Camber Hayes (Soccer) and Mi'Asia Bergmann (Track & Field). The college athletes, part of the new NIL relationship, encouraged the young women to chase their dreams, be present, and stay active.
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