Make A Difference with Always Live #LikeAGirl - and Enter Our Giveaway

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Jan 23, 2019
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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 wizardewu | SHUTESBURY, MA
Feb 01, 2019

I have not heard of Period Poverty. Now I realize how much it can impact a girl's life.

by vieprivee1 | THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Feb 01, 2019

I had heard of this but NOW I understand it so much better. THANK YOU

by blondwine | LANTANA, FL
Feb 01, 2019

Way to go Always and Walmart.

by Sensahtive | LITTLE ROCK, AR
Feb 01, 2019

I was not aware of this. No one should have to experience this. I want to help make a positive difference.

by abc1111 | Auburn, WA
Feb 01, 2019

I have not heard of Period Poverty. I relate to this because when I was younger, I had experienced using cloth instead of pads. It is very uncomfortable. I feel for the girls who do not have the means to supply themselves with pads and have to miss school or important events .

by cmsb901 | Englewood, FL
Feb 01, 2019

Actually, I had never heard of Period Poverty, but I've been there myself. There was not a name for it when I struggled with having access to products to take care of my period. Now, it all makes sense ........ and I will be a huge supporter of Period Poverty !!

by dianeclaudia | Hammonton, NJ
Feb 01, 2019

I also never heard of Period Poverty. Two thumbs up Walmart!!

by brazell4496 | Cassatt, SC
Feb 01, 2019

I have never heard of this before, but it's a very big deal.

by superbutt | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Feb 01, 2019

I will be purchasing always from walmart!!

by cshell202 | SPOKANE, WA
Feb 01, 2019

I have never heard of period poverty. It is nice to see there help for those needing these products.

by Cowgirl78 | Poulsbo, WA
Feb 01, 2019

I have never heard of this before but sounds like a great cause.

by gdmbm76 | Guernsey , WY
Jan 31, 2019

I knew "of" it, but never knew it had a " name".Horrible to even think about! Young girls already have a lot going on nowdays. The world isnt the same place I grew up in. Now there are some facing this issue:(

by Calitatgrl | sugarloaf, CA
Jan 31, 2019

This campaign is very dear to me. Growing up very poor was very hard so I know this feeling . If there's anything I can do I'm all in.

by fizzdizz | palm bay, FL
Jan 31, 2019

i havent heard this but no one told me about having a period and when it happened i was devasted

by Lisaschue | McIntosh, MN
Jan 31, 2019

What strong amazing girls and women!

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