Play Like a Girl

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Play Like a Girl
Founded2004
FounderKimberly Clay
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Location
  • United States
  • Canada
Websiteiplaylikeagirl.org

Play Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization that encourages girls to play sports and empowers them to choose careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).[1][2] The organization is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee,[3] and offers services in the United States and Canada.[4] It was founded in 2004 by Kimberly Clay.[4] All of their staff are volunteers.[5]

In November 2020, Sarah Fuller had "Play Like a Girl" printed on the back of her helmet when she kicked off for the Vanderbilt Commodores and became the first woman to play a regular season college football game in a Power Five conference. The following day, Play Like a Girl reported that they had received $13,000 in donations and an increase in people inquiring about volunteering since her game.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Sulek, Marissa (November 29, 2020). "Play Like A Girl sees increase in donations after Sarah Fuller plays for Vanderbilt". WSMV.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Al-Khateeb, Zac (November 29, 2020). "Who is Sarah Fuller? What to know about history-making Vanderbilt kicker". Sporting News. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Alvarez, Anya (June 20, 2017). "The Battle For Girls' Sports". Good. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Evans, Kelley D. (May 18, 2016). "Kimberly Clay finds solace in running Play Like a Girl". Andscape. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Williams, Andrea (December 9, 2016). "Play Like a Girl empowers local girls through sport". The Tennesean. Retrieved December 2, 2020.

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