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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 baybbunne | Kansas City, MO
It's about time this was recognized not just in the U.S., but in other countries as well.
by Junebug505 | RICHMOND, CA
I never heard of it, but this is very important.
by forevergirl29 | KENT, OH
In our school district and local college, we have a "pantry" where tampons, pads, liners are donated. I make sure I pick up an extra box of these each month to help the girls.
by avantidc | Las Vegas, NV
As the mom of an 11 y/o daughter and the daughter of a mother from rural India, this hits very close to my heart. That you for helping spread this important message to help girls everywhere
by ruthierr | SAN DIEGO, CA
Very informative and helpful
by AmandaMnr | GLASGOW, KY
Hope I win
by tiramisu888 | harrison, NY
love how they are spreading the word about this! It's so important!
by curiousone | NEW HOPE, PA
A seemingly small thing to one person is a huge road block to others. Glad to see social consciousness from Always and Walmart.
by DoxieLuv | SMITHFIELD, VA
I have heard of it before because growing up I knew several girls in my school who had to miss a few days every month because their families couldn't afford pads. My mom and I would go buy an extra package of pads whenever we could afford to and give it to the school nurse. She would then distribute them to the girls that she knew were missing the most time due to the lack of feminine supplies.
by Lmeeks74 | Wylie, TX
What a wonderful cause to help and support! Way to go Wal-Mart❤ #girlpower❤
by FurBabies | WYOMING, DE
What a great initiative! I would have never known how great the issue was. Thank you Walmart, Always, and SheSpeaks for putting the word out and helping young girls achieve their dreams without having to worry about period protection!
by blamemymigraine | Astoria, NY
This is truly shocking. All females deserve the dignity to feel confident during their period without worrying that they may have to miss school or activities due to not having the proper hygiene products.
by july12ms | DAYTON, PA
Walmart is a great company
by cyndylew26 | CHICAGO, IL
Thank You for caring
by LarryBug | Scottsdale, AZ
That's great that Always and Walmart are providing girls in need with feminine products, which are so necessary when having periods. It's one less thing girls have to worry about. I have always used Always products and now my 15 year old daughter uses Always.
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